Malcolm Reed

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Malcolm Reed
Personal information
Full name Malcolm Reed
Date of birth (1958-02-11) 11 February 1958 (age 65)
Original team(s) Inverleigh
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1978–1985 Geelong 81 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Malcolm Reed (born 11 February 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Reed, recruited locally, made his VFL debut in 1978 but wasn't a regular member of the side until 1982. [1] In between he enjoyed team success in the reserves, with premierships in 1980 and 1981, the former as club captain. He tied for the 1981 Gardiner Medal and although the award was awarded initially to Daryl Vernon on count back, he was declared joint winner the week after when the league changed the rules. [2]

On the back of his reserves efforts, Reed was given an extended run in the seniors during the 1982 VFL season, playing the opening 11 rounds. He then played 18 games in 1983 and averaged 15 disposals. Over the next two seasons he added a further 29 games. [1] A utility, Reed played most often as a back pocket. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "AFL Tables: Malcolm Reed". afltables.com.
  2. ↑ The Age ,"Joint medal", 10 September 1981, p. 32
  3. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   978-1-920910-78-5.
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