Ray Holden (born 3 September 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He also played for West Perth and Perth in the West Australian Football League (WAFL).[1]
| Ray Holden | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ray Holden | ||
| Date of birth | (1959-09-03) 3 September 1959 (age 62) | ||
| Original team(s) | Tuart Hill | ||
| Draft | No. 17, 1982 interstate draft | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1979–1983 | West Perth | 79 | |
| 1984 | Melbourne | 3 (1) | |
| 1985–1986 | Perth | 16 | |
| 1987–1988 | West Perth | 18 | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Holden played his first game for West Perth in 1979 but wasn't a regular section until 1981. He was joined by his former Tuart Hill coach Dennis Cometti in 1982 and in the same year played three interstate football matches for Western Australia, starring at full-back against both South Australia and Victoria.[2]
He only made three appearances with Melbourne in 1984, having been unable to play in his favoured full-back position, which had been taken up by Danny Hughes, another first year player.[3]
Unable to transfer back to West Perth as they believed Melbourne were asking for an exorbitant amount of money, Holden was instead signed by Perth. After two injury plagued seasons, Holden returned to West Perth, where he would finish his WAFL career.[2]
Western Australian team – 1983 Interstate Championships | |
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Western Australia 24.14 (134) defeated South Australia 16.14 (110), at Subiaco Oval, 4 June 1983 Western Australia 16.22 (118) defeated Victoria 16.19 (115), at Subiaco Oval, 12 July 1983 | |
| Both games | |
| State game vs. South Australia | |
| State of Origin vs. Victoria | |
Coach: Todd | |
1982 VFL interstate draft | |
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| First round |
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| Second round |
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