Peter Whyte

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Peter Whyte
Personal information
Date of birth (1969-02-25) 25 February 1969 (age 52)
Original team(s) Barwon
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1986–1988 Geelong 22 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Peter Whyte (born 25 February 1969) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Whyte, a utility from Barwon, was an All-Australian at Teal Cup level for Victoria. [1] [2] He was aged just 17 when he made six appearances for Geelong in the 1986 VFL season, the first in round 14. [3] In 1987 he played 14 games, then was troubled by injury in 1988 and played just twice in the seniors. [3]

After leaving Geelong, Whyte played for South Barwon and Werribee. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   9781920910785.
  2. ↑ The Age , "North picks forward for first game", 27 June 1986, p. 30
  3. 1 2 "Peter Whyte". AFL Tables.
  4. ↑ "Number 52 – Peter Whyte". Footy Almanac.
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