Stephen Power

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Stephen Power
Personal information
Full name Stephen P. Power
Date of birth (1950-10-07) 7 October 1950 (age 70)
Original team(s) St Kevin's College
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1969–1979 Footscray 177 (25)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Stephen Power (born 7 October 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Power was a utility, seen mostly on the wing or half back flanks.

The St Kevin's College recruit could also play as a key defender and was a regular fixture in the Footscray team throughout the 1970s. [1] [2]

He finished second, behind Gary Dempsey, in Footscray's 1974 best and fairest awards. [3]

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References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. "AFL Tables: Stephen Power". afltables.com.
  3. "Stephen Power - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 August 2015.