Brian Wright
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| + | *GFC League Player Number: 365 | ||
| + | *GFC League Debut: Round 13, 1950 | ||
*Glenelg [[1950]] – [[1957]] | *Glenelg [[1950]] – [[1957]] | ||
** 111 games | ** 111 games | ||
** 57 goals | ** 57 goals | ||
| - | * | + | * Best and Fairest 1951, 1957 |
| + | * Represented South Australia 3 times | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Stats current to end of 1957 | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Stats current to end of 1957 | ||
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== Biographical == | == Biographical == | ||
| - | *Born: | + | *Born: 1930 (?) |
| - | *Height: cm | + | *Height: 183 cm |
| - | *Weight: kg | + | *Weight: 75 kg |
*Recruited from: | *Recruited from: | ||
*Previous Club: | *Previous Club: | ||
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Guernsey Number: | Guernsey Number: | ||
| + | == Career == | ||
| + | Described by Jeff Pash as boasting "the capacity to amaze, with that tenacious mark - the hands that somehow get there and won't let go", Brian Wright was without doubt one of the finest Glenelg players of the 1950s. Playing primarily as a half back, Wright was a dual best and fairest player, and winner in 1957 of the prestigious News-Ampol Trophy. Wright played a total of 111 SANFL games and booted 57 goals for the Tigers between 1950 and 1957. He also represented South Australia 3 times. | ||
| + | In addition to his strong and elegant marking, Wright was safe and sure at ground level, and one of the longest kicks in the competition. He was one of the favourites for the 1957 Magarey Medal but finished well down the field with just 9 votes, 16 behind winner Ron Benton of West Adelaide | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
1. Pride of the Bay | 1. Pride of the Bay | ||
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| + | 2. [http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/wi-x-y-z.htm#Brian%20Wright%20%28Glenelg%29 Full Points Footy] | ||
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[[Category:Players|Wright, Brian]] | [[Category:Players|Wright, Brian]] | ||
Current revision as of 07:51, 10 November 2020
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Biographical
- Born: 1930 (?)
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 75 kg
- Recruited from:
- Previous Club:
- GFC League Debut: 1950
Guernsey Number:
Career
Described by Jeff Pash as boasting "the capacity to amaze, with that tenacious mark - the hands that somehow get there and won't let go", Brian Wright was without doubt one of the finest Glenelg players of the 1950s. Playing primarily as a half back, Wright was a dual best and fairest player, and winner in 1957 of the prestigious News-Ampol Trophy. Wright played a total of 111 SANFL games and booted 57 goals for the Tigers between 1950 and 1957. He also represented South Australia 3 times.
In addition to his strong and elegant marking, Wright was safe and sure at ground level, and one of the longest kicks in the competition. He was one of the favourites for the 1957 Magarey Medal but finished well down the field with just 9 votes, 16 behind winner Ron Benton of West Adelaide
References
1. Pride of the Bay
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