Ross Brewer (born 14 August 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne, Collingwood and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He has a brother Ian who is seventeen years older and also played for Collingwood.
| Ross Brewer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 14 August 1953 | ||
| Original team(s) | Bentleigh-McKinnon Youth Centre | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1972–1978 | Melbourne | 121 (196) | |
| 1979–1981 | Collingwood | 47 (85) | |
| 1982–1983 | Richmond | 6 (8) | |
| 1984–1985 | Sandringham | 31 (151) | |
| 1986–1987 | Waverley | 13 (68) | |
| Total | 218 (408) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1983. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A strong marking forward, Brewer started his career at Melbourne and topped their goalkicking in 1973, 1974 and 1977. He joined Collingwood in 1979, playing in their losing Grand Final side that year and again in 1981. In 1982 and 1983 he played with Richmond before leaving the VFL. He finished his career in the Victorian Football Association, playing two seasons at Sandringham which yielded 151 goals, and later playing at Waverley.[1]
References
edit- ^ Paul Cunningham (21 September 1987). "Springvale grabs historic first flag". The Sun News-Pictorial. Melbourne, VIC. p. 90.
External links
edit- Ross Brewer's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ross Brewer at AustralianFootball.com
- DemonWiki profile
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