Bruce Morrison (footballer) explained

Bruce Morrison
Fullname:Russell Bruce Morrison
Birth Date:19 June 1923
Birth Place:Bairnsdale
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Geelong, Victoria
Originalteam:Bairnsdale
Height:180 cm
Weight:82 kg
Statsend:1954
Years1:1948–1954
Club1:Geelong
Games Goals1:130 (0)
Careerhighlights:

Bruce Morrison (19 June 1923 – 12 April 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

"Joey" Morrison was recruited from Bairnsdale, Victoria after winning the 1947 Gippsland Football League best and fairest, Trood award[2] and a best on ground performance in their 1947 premiership win against Sale.[3]

Morrison became a highly regarded full-back for the Geelong Football Club. He played 130 games for Geelong and won a string of awards in his first season of VFL football, winning the 1948 club best and fairest, best first year player, Geelong Workers Club best and fairest award and the Geelong Advertiser Trophy.[4]

He was well remembered for a particular kick against the Footscray at Whitten Oval. When he was playing at full-back, he tried to kick the ball out after a behind was scored but the wind was so strong that when he kicked the ball it floated over his head and through the goals.[5] The goal umpire signalled it as a rushed behind.

Notes and References

  1. News: Lannen. Danny. Champion Cat dies - send your tributes. 14 April 2012. Geelong Advertiser. 13 April 2012.
  2. Web site: 1947 - B Morrison wins Trood Award . Trove Newspapers . Gippsland Times (Vic) . 21 January 2021 . 1 . 28 August 1947.
  3. Web site: 1947 - Bairnsdale win Premiership . Trove Newspapers . Gippsland Times . 21 January 2021 . 6 . 8 September 1947.
  4. Web site: 1948 - Four Trophies in First Year League Games . Trove Newspapers . Gippsland Times . 21 January 2021 . 3 . 16 September 1948.
  5. Web site: Miller. Quentin. MCC Library Fact Sheet. Melbourne Cricket Club Library. 13 August 2011. 17 September 2010. 1. etal.