Ray Nilsson
Ray Nilsson (born 26 November 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the VFL during the early 1960s.
| Ray Nilsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1938 | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne U-19s | ||
| Debut | Round 8, 1960, Melbourne vs. Footscray, at the MCG | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1960–1963 | Melbourne | 41 (44) | |
| 1964–1965 | South Melbourne | 21 (10) | |
| Total | 62 (54) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Nilsson was used as a rover and in the forward pocket at Melbourne but played as a wingman when he crossed to South Melbourne in 1964. He had been a member of Melbourne's 1960 premiership team, coming off the bench. A good performer in finals football, he kicked a career high four goals in the 1962 Semi Final against Carlton at the MCG.
References
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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