Barrie Bretland (19 April 1928 – 28 October 1998)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Barrie Bretland | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Barrie Bretland | ||
| Date of birth | 19 April 1928 | ||
| Date of death | 28 October 1998 (aged 70) | ||
| Original team(s) | Golden Point | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1949–1950 | Geelong | 15 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bretland, a Golden Point recruit, joined Geelong in 1949.[2] He played eight senior games that year and another seven in the 1950 VFL season.[3] A utility, Bretland was made captain of the Geelong seconds in 1952 but before the beginning of the season was lured to Shepparton to coach Lemnos.[4]
He later became known as a sports journalist.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Barrie Bretland - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ "Barrie Bretland - Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Numurkah Seeks Entry TO G.V. Football". Riverine Herald. Echuca, Vic. 4 February 1952. p. 1. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ Murray, James (22 July 1985). "An A to Z of Australian TV". The Age. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
External links
edit- Barrie Bretland's playing statistics from AFL Tables