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Key Facts

Full name
Albert James Palmer

Known as
Alby Palmer

Born
22 July 1885

Died
3 July 1962 (aged 76)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 329d
Last game: 26y 28d

Senior clubs
Geelong

Alby Palmer

Advanced stats
Club
League
Career span
Games
Goals
Avg
Win %
AKI
AHB
AMK
BV
GeelongV/AFL1906-1907, 1909-19115010.0244%———0
Total1906-1907, 1909-19115010.0244%———0

AFL: 1,169th player to appear, 4,337th most games played, 8,585th most goals kickedGeelong: 139th player to appear, 334th most games played, 722nd most goals kicked

Pacy and determined, Geelong’s Newtown recruit Alby Palmer caught the eye with his robust, purposeful runs along his wing. He could also play on a half back or half forward flank when required. Strong overhead, his VFL career with the Pivotonians comprised 53 games and eight goals in 1906-7 and from 1909 to 1911.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

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