Mel Morris
Melville Arthur Leslie Morris (8 June 1895 – 3 May 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1921 and 1926 for the Richmond Football Club. He was Captain/Coach of Richmond for the 1926 season.
| Mel Morris | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Melville Arthur Leslie Morris | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | St Kilda, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 1956 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | Sassafras, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Wesley College/Elsternwick FC | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1921–1926 | Richmond | 89 (148) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1926 | Richmond | 18 (9–9–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1926. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Morris was also a pioneer football commentator with the Australian Broadcasting Company and later the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
References
- Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old, Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996
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