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Key Facts

Full name
Peter Lucas

Known as
Peter Lucas

Born
23 November 1929

Died
16 September 2019 (aged 89)

Place of death
Brisbane, QLD (4000)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 19y 179d
Last game: 29y 286d

Height and weight
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 81 kg

Senior clubs
Collingwood

Jumper numbers
Collingwood: 32, 3, 2

Family links
George Lucas (Father)

Peter Lucas

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
CollingwoodV/AFL1949-195917710.0167%10.38—2.6322
Total1949-195917710.0167%10.38—2.6322

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 5,895th player to appear, 891st most games played, 9,054th most goals kickedCollingwood: 521st player to appear, 58th most games played, 811th most goals kicked

Collingwood's Peter Lucas was a half back flanker of the highest order, whose ability to keep even the most dangerous opponents in check was perhaps the most noteworthy feature of his game. Pacy, strong overhead, and a fine kick, he did everything with a smooth consistency that effectively redoubled its impact. His 177 VFL games between 1949 and 1959 included the winning Grand Final of 1958 against Melbourne, injury having ruled him out of the previous premiership win against Geelong in 1953. Peter Lucas returned to Collingwood as an administrator after his playing days were over.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

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