Harvey Merrigan (born 4 December 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL during the 1970s. He won Fitzroy's Best and Fairest in 1974, only the second fullback to win the award for the club with the other being Vic Chanter.
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Harvey Merrigan | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1949-12-04) 4 December 1949 (age 72) | ||
Original team(s) | Hampton Park | ||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1969–1981 | Fitzroy | 197 (18) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
In a game against Melbourne in 1979, Fitzroy put on 238 points and Merrigan kicked the goal that enabled them to pass the record for highest score in a VFL game.
Captains of the Fitzroy Football Club | |
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Mitchell Medal · Fitzroy Football Club best and fairest winners | |
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