John Bridgwood Explained

John Bridgwood
Fullname:John Malcolm Bridgwood
Birth Date:18 May 1951
Birth Place:Western Australia
Originalteam:Aquinas College XVIII
Statsend:1977
Years1:1969–1977
Club1:Claremont
Games Goals1:124

John Bridgwood is a former Australian rules footballer, who played a state match for Western Australia in 1971,[1] as well as 124 games in the WAFL for the Claremont Football Club.

Biography

The son of former Claremont player Maurie Bridgwood who played 169 games for the club. Bridgwood's main focus as a junior was athletics, where he was a state hurdle champion. In 1968, he won the fairest and best award for the first XVIII at Aquinas College in Western Australia. He made his debut in 1969 for Claremont. Bridgwood became a regular in the league side the following season, and was runner up to Bruce Duperouzel for the Ben Cook medal as Claremont’s fairest and best in 1971, as well as gaining State selection. He retired at the end of the 1977 season due to injuries at the age of 26.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State games 1951-2010 . wafootball.com.au.
  2. Web site: Where Are They Now?: John Bridgwood . footygoss.com.