Chris P. Waterson (born 26 March 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.
| Chris Waterson | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Chris P. Waterson | ||
| Date of birth | (1961-03-26) 26 March 1961 (age 61) | ||
| Original team(s) | Nullawil[1] | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1982–1986 | Essendon | 31 (11) | |
| 1987–1988 | Brisbane Bears | 35 (8) | |
| Total | 66 (19) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A utility, Waterson was a member of 1983 Essendon reserves premiership winning side.[2]
He was never able to cement a spot in the Essendon seniors and his nine games in 1985 were the most he would play in a single season.[3]
In 31 games at Essendon he played in 24 wins but the former Nullawil player wouldn't have the same team success when he was traded to the Brisbane Bears.[3] Being part of a weaker side did however mean he was selected more regularly and he played 18 games in 1987, including Brisbane's first ever VFL match.[3]
The following year he played another 17 games and also averaged 17 disposals for the year.[3]
Inaugural Brisbane Bears VFL team | |
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| Full-back | |
| Half-back | |
| Centre | |
| Half-forward | |
| Full-forward | |
| Ruck |
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| Interchange | |
| Coach | |
Brisbane Bears defeated North Melbourne 19.23 (137) to 15.14 (104), round 1, 1987, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |