Ron Fisher (footballer) explained

Ron Fisher
Fullname:Ronald David Fisher
Birth Date:7 August 1911
Birth Place:South Melbourne, Victoria
Death Date:14 June 1993
Death Place:Queensland
Originalteam:Port Melbourne
Height:188 cm
Weight:85 kg
Position:Ruck
Statsend:1938
Years1:1933–1938
Club1:St Kilda
Games Goals1:82 (71)

Ronald David Fisher (7 August 1911 – 14 June 1993) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Fisher, a ruckman originally from Port Melbourne, played in the seconds at South Melbourne then Footscray, before coming to St Kilda in 1933.[2] [3] He made six senior appearances for St Kilda that year and remained a regular fixture in the team until 1938.[4] Cleared to Ararat in 1939, Fisher was the club's coach for two seasons.[5] [6]

He was the younger brother of South Melbourne and St Kilda footballer Clem Fisher.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 9781920910785.
  2. News: Football. . . Melbourne . 3 July 1930 . 3 August 2014 . 13 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Practice Games. . . Melbourne . 3 April 1933 . 3 August 2014 . 11 . National Library of Australia.
  4. Web site: Ron Fisher. AFL Tables.
  5. News: Fisher Appointed To Ararat. . The Horsham Times. Victoria . 17 February 1939 . 3 August 2014 . 9 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: Country News. . . Melbourne . 13 March 1941 . 3 August 2014 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
  7. News: St Kilda Men Transfer.. . Victoria. 2 April 1934 . 3 August 2014 . 2.