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Douglas Leslie Palmer (23 June 1930 – 23 November 1992) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1950s.[2]
| Doug Palmer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Douglas Leslie Palmer[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1930 | ||
| Date of death | 23 November 1992 (aged 62) | ||
| Place of death | Shepparton, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Eaglehawk | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1952–1954 | Geelong | 57 (11) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Palmer could play as both a centreman and half back flanker. He was a midfielder in Geelong's 1952 premiership side and also played in their losing Grand Final team the following season. Palmer was a good wet weather player.
Palmer was captain / coach of Myrtleford in 1955 and 1956. He was also captain / coach of the Ovens & Murray Football League representative side that lost the 1956 state championships grand final to the Ballarat Football League on the Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo.
References
- "Douglas Leslie Palmer". Find a Grave.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 684. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- Doug Palmer's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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