Graham Osborne (footballer, born 1947)

Graham Osborne (born 30 June 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Graham Osborne
Personal information
Full name Graham G. Osborne
Date of birth (1947-06-30) 30 June 1947
Original team(s) Toora
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 87 kg (192 lb)
Position(s) Utility
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1966–1977 Melbourne 146 (61)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Osborne, a recruit from Toora in the Alberton Football League, was granted a clearance to Melbourne midway through the 1966 VFL season.[2]

He played 146 league games for Melbourne, from 1966 to 1977.[3] His career tally of 18 Brownlow Medal votes all came in 1976.[3]

From 1978 to 1982, Osborne played with Sandringham in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).[4] He won their best and fairest award in 1979, despite missing eight games.[5]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. The Age, "Demons get Toora defender", 30 June 1966, p. 14
  3. "Graham Osborne". AFL Tables.
  4. "Graham Osborne". Demon Wiki.
  5. "Other Club History". Sandringham Football Club.
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