Peter Russo
Peter Russo (born 29 October 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s before finishing his career at St Kilda.
| Peter Russo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 29 October 1959 | ||
| Original team(s) | Pakenham | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1978–1988 | Hawthorn | 162 (102) | |
| 1989–1990 | St Kilda | 33 (20) | |
| Total | 195 (122) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mostly used as a ruck-rover and in the forward pocket, Russo could also play in the back pocket and wing. He started his career with Hawthorn in 1978 and was a member of their 1978 premiership side. Russo missed out on Hawthorn's 1983 premiership through injury but was a premiership player again in 1986. In 1985 he represented Victoria at interstate football. Post-retirement he became a mathematics teacher at multiple high schools.
External links
- Peter Russo's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Peter Russo at AustralianFootball.com
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