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Key Facts

Full name
George Ferry

Known as
George Ferry

Born
8 August 1931

Died
6 February 2005 (aged 73)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 262d
Last game: 30y 18d

Height and weight
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 81 kg

Senior clubs
Carlton

Jumper numbers
Carlton: 25

George Ferry

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
CarltonV/AFL1952-196113970.0552%5.500.5028
Total1952-196113970.0552%5.500.5028

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 6,195th player to appear, 1,505th most games played, 5,638th most goals kickedCarlton: 660th player to appear, 96th most games played, 504th most goals kicked

Carlton's George Ferry was a solid, strong and determined full back who developed a great understanding with his back pocket teammate Bruce Comben. He played 139 VFL games for the Blues during an almost unprecedentedly bleak era for the club between 1952 and 1961.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.