Charlie Page
Charles Walter Page (2 March 1917 – 13 October 2010) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Charlie Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Walter Page | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Newport, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 13 October 2010 (aged 93) | ||
| Original team(s) | Spotswood United | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–1941 | Footscray | 43 (113) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Page grew up in Newport and played for Spotswood United before joining Footscray.[1] He kicked three goals on his Footscray debut in 1938, his only game of the year.[2] In both 1939 and 1940, Page topped Footscray's goal-kicking, with 31 and 52 goals respectively.[2] He kicked nine goals against Richmond in the opening round of the 1940 VFL season, which remained his personal best.[2] His career ended prematurely due to the war.[3]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. Melbourne: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Charlie Page
- "WW2 Nominal Roll". Government of Australia.
External links
- Charlie Page at AustralianFootball.com
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