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Full name
Victor Lawrence
Known as
Vic Lawrence
Born
2 January 1928
Died
1 April 1986 (aged 58)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 134d
Last game: 27y 230d
Height and weight
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 86 kg
Senior clubs
North Melbourne
Jumper numbers
North Melbourne: 34, 28, 19
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
North Melbourne | V/AFL | 1948-1955 | 121 | 21 | 0.17 | 50% | 12.00 | — | 7.00 | 9 |
Total | 1948-1955 | 121 | 21 | 0.17 | 50% | 12.00 | — | 7.00 | 9 |
Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only
AFL: 5,802nd player to appear, 1,877th most games played, 3,598th most goals kickedNorth Melbourne: 405th player to appear, 97th most games played, 243rd most goals kicked
After working his way through the ranks at North Melbourne Vic Lawrence made his senior debut in 1948. For three seasons or so he was only a fringe league player, but he eventually blossomed into a highly capable, adaptable footballer who gave the club some excellent service. A VFL representative player in 1952, he was capable of playing in any key position, but played most of his football at centre half back.
In 1955, Lawrence was appointed club captain, but it was a disappointing year as North slumped from fourth place in 1954 to second from last with just three wins from 18 games. Lawrence retired at the end of the 1955 season having played 121 VFL games and kicked 21 goals. He had been 19th man for the losing Grand Final of 1950 against Essendon.
Author - John Devaney