John Mossop

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John Mossop
Personal information
Full name John Mossop
Date of birth (1959-06-14) 14 June 1959 (age 58)
Original team(s) Penola
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 99 kg (218 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1979–1986 Geelong 134 (87)
1987–1988 North Melbourne 37 (15)
Total171 (102)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 623. ISBN   1-74095-032-1 .


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