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Full name
Gerald Crough
Known as
Gerald Crough
Born
27 December 1937 (age 87)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 18y 109d
Last game: 24y 157d
Height and weight
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Senior clubs
South Melbourne
Jumper numbers
South Melbourne: 9
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Melbourne | V/AFL | 1956-1962 | 56 | 4 | 0.07 | 30% | — | — | — | 0 |
Total | 1956-1962 | 56 | 4 | 0.07 | 30% | — | — | — | 0 |
AFL: 6,630th player to appear, 4,054th most games played, 6,768th most goals kickedSouth Melbourne: 775th player to appear, 304th most games played, 673rd most goals kicked
A wingman and defender from St Pat’s Ballarat, Gerald Crough spent seven seasons at South Melbourne without ever quite managing to nail down a regular senior spot. His most productive season was 1961 when he made 14 appearances. Overall, from 1956 to 1962 he played 56 VFL games and scored four goals.
Author - John Devaney