Leo Torpy

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*GFC League Debut:  Round 8, 1924
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*GFC League Debut: 1924
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== Career ==
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Leo Torpy was a sturdily built forward/rover recruited from Broken Hill in 1924.  Described in The News as "lack(ing) only one thing, and that is height. .. strongly built. Given a chance (he) should develop into a goood rover"..  Leo was tricky and with a good kick.
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He played in Glenelg's first ever League win in Round 1 1925.
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His brother, [[Norman Torpy]] also played for Glenelg.
== References ==
== References ==
1. Pride of the Bay
1. Pride of the Bay
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2. [https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/129857019 The News Jan 1924]
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Current revision as of 13:28, 21 December 2020

 Glenelg Career Highlights
  • GFC League Player Number: 72
  • GFC League Debut: Round 8, 1924
  • Glenelg 1924 - 1925
    • 9 games
    • 6 goals


Biographical

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  • Recruited from: Broken Hill
  • Previous Club:
  • GFC League Debut: 1924

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Leo Torpy was a sturdily built forward/rover recruited from Broken Hill in 1924. Described in The News as "lack(ing) only one thing, and that is height. .. strongly built. Given a chance (he) should develop into a goood rover".. Leo was tricky and with a good kick.

He played in Glenelg's first ever League win in Round 1 1925.

His brother, Norman Torpy also played for Glenelg.


References

1. Pride of the Bay

2. The News Jan 1924

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