Ian Burt

Charles Ian Burt (born 2 February 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Ian Burt
Personal information
Full name Charles Ian Burt
Date of birth (1937-02-02)2 February 1937
Original team(s) Redan
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1959 Essendon 4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Burt started his career in 1956, with Ballarat Football League club Redan.[1] He made four appearances for Essendon in the 1959 VFL season, on a permit.[2]

A follower, Burt continued playing for Redan until being appointed captain-coach of Cressy in 1961. He steered Cressy to a premiership on his first attempt and did the same for Newlyn in 1962.

From 1963 to 1965, Burt played for Kyneton in the Bendigo Football League. He won the league's best and fairest award in 1964.

He returned to the Ballarat league in 1966 to captain-coach Daylesford.[3]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. "AFL Tables: Ian Burt". afltables.com.
  3. "Burt, Charles Ian". Essendon Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
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