Russell Blew

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Russell Blew
Personal information
Date of birth(1941-11-07)7 November 1941
Original team(s) Ascot Youth Centre
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 71 kg (157 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1960–1968 Essendon 125 (16)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Russell Blew (born 7 November 1941) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL during the 1960s.

A pacy wingman, Blew debuted for Essendon in 1960. In 1964 he finished second in the best and fairest awards and represented Victoria at interstate football. He was a premiership player with Essendon in 1962 and 1965.


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