Doug Palmer

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Doug Palmer
Personal information
Full name Douglas Leslie Palmer[1]
Date of birth 23 June 1930
Date of death 23 November 1992(1992-11-23) (aged 62)
Place of death Shepparton, Victoria
Original team(s) Eaglehawk
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 67 kg (148 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1952–1954 Geelong 57 (11)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Douglas Leslie Palmer (23 June 1930 – 23 November 1992) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1950s.[2]

Palmer could play as both a centreman and half back flanker. He was a midfielder in Geelong's 1952 premiership side and also played in their losing Grand Final team the following season. Palmer was a good wet weather player.

References[]

  1. ^ "Douglas Leslie Palmer". Find a Grave.
  2. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 684. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.

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