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Born: 20 April 1925
Died: 3 October 1997 1
Height: 170cm (AFL Tables)
Balwyn2
Williamstown (VFA) c1945
Richmond (VFL) 1948-1957 - 147 Games, 63 Goals
RICHMOND fought for a long time before being able to secure the services of the talented GEOFF SPRING Club officials first heard of him when he was attached to the R.A.A.F., then stationed in Darwin, where he played with Alby Pannam, Ron Todd, and other good players. Geoff's people lived at Balwyn, which was in Richmond territory at that time. However, Ron Todd's influence was sufficient to take him to Williamstown.
After several attempts to secure a clearance for him, Richmond at last secured a promise from 'Williamstown that, if he were allowed to stay there in 1947, they would clear him in the following year. This was done, and Geoff walked into the side, and has played 35 games in two years. His ability was such that he reached the interstate side in his first year, and again last year. In 1948 he won the trophy for best first year player, and last year the chief award-best and fairest in the club.
Although only 5ft. 7in, Geoff is a phenomenal high mark, and has great pace. Indeed, he has won a number of handicaps, but, strangely enough, it is in middle distances that be has had his successes. He was married. some months ago, and is now living in Box Hill. During the summer he continues his footrunnmg career.
Wikipedia - Geoff Spring
Born: 20 April 1925
Died: 3 October 1997 1
Height: 170cm (AFL Tables)
Career
PlayerBalwyn2
Williamstown (VFA) c1945
Richmond (VFL) 1948-1957 - 147 Games, 63 Goals
Comment
LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950-WING MEN By PERCY TAYLOR
Argus 17-Jun-1950 P7RICHMOND fought for a long time before being able to secure the services of the talented GEOFF SPRING Club officials first heard of him when he was attached to the R.A.A.F., then stationed in Darwin, where he played with Alby Pannam, Ron Todd, and other good players. Geoff's people lived at Balwyn, which was in Richmond territory at that time. However, Ron Todd's influence was sufficient to take him to Williamstown.
After several attempts to secure a clearance for him, Richmond at last secured a promise from 'Williamstown that, if he were allowed to stay there in 1947, they would clear him in the following year. This was done, and Geoff walked into the side, and has played 35 games in two years. His ability was such that he reached the interstate side in his first year, and again last year. In 1948 he won the trophy for best first year player, and last year the chief award-best and fairest in the club.
Although only 5ft. 7in, Geoff is a phenomenal high mark, and has great pace. Indeed, he has won a number of handicaps, but, strangely enough, it is in middle distances that be has had his successes. He was married. some months ago, and is now living in Box Hill. During the summer he continues his footrunnmg career.
Geoff Spring Argus 17 Jun 1950 P7
Related Pages
- Reference_ 1945 VFA Grand Final - Winning Team (Williamstown)
- Reference_ 1949 VFL R19 Richmond v Geelong - Jack Dyers Last Game - Richmond Team
- Reference_ 1952 R8 Richmond v Collingwood - In Sydney - Richmond
- Reference_ Richmond Best and Fairest
- Richmond Senior Team 1950 - Richmond Annual Report 1950
- Richmond Senior Team 1951 (SLV 122_017)
- Richmond Senior Team 1953 (DG_009)
- Richmond Senior Team 1954 (CM)
- Richmond Senior Team 1955 (PR01-10)
- Richmond Senior Team 1955 (SLV 122_019)
Other Photos
Geoff Spring - 1954 Coles Victorian Footballers - Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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Geoff Spring - 1954 Argus Football Swap Cards Source: Australian Football Rules Cards
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Geoff Spring - 1951 Kornies Footballers in Action - Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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Geoff Spring - 1953 Argus Football Portraits - Source: Australian Rules Football Cards
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More Photos
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External Links
AFL Tables - Geoff SpringWikipedia - Geoff Spring
Sources
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Spring accessed Mar 2016
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