Australian Football

Lee Adamson was a fine half back flanker who commenced at Collingwood with the thirds before making his senior VFL debut in 1966. Slight of build he nevertheless played the game with vigour and was not averse to mixing it. Capable both of keeping things tight and going on long forward forays he was in his accustomed position on a half back flank when the Magpies lost the 1970 VFL grand final to Carlton. When he retired at the end of the 1973 season he had donned the famous black and white striped jumper 96 times without registering a single goal. His games tally would have been significantly higher had he not experienced a horror run with injuries midway through his career. Adamson later returned to Collingwood in a coaching support role.

Author - John Devaney