Basil Flynn
Geelong
AFL career
6 games1 goals
- Debut
- R17 1983 v CAR23 July 1983
- Most recent
- R20 1984 v FIT18 Aug 1984
Stats
Bio
A decorated local legend from the Newtown & Chilwell Football Club, Basil Flynn was a mature-age recruit who earned a belated shot at VFL football during the Tom Hafey era. Debuting at 27 years of age, the midfielder managed six senior appearances for Geelong across two seasons, often serving as a depth player in a squad beginning to assemble its 1980s powerhouse list. While unable to cement a long-term spot at the elite level, Flynn returned to the Geelong Football League to establish a formidable legacy, anchoring the Eagles' midfield during their golden era. His dominance in the local competition was underscored in 1985 when he won the prestigious Mathieson Medal as the league's best and fairest player, alongside multiple premiership medallions with Newtown & Chilwell.
Profile
- Born
- 06 Dec 1955 (age 70y 320d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Family
- Nephew:Lachie Plowman
Bio
1 revisionA decorated local legend from the Newtown & Chilwell Football Club, Basil Flynn was a mature-age recruit who earned a belated shot at VFL football during the Tom Hafey era. Debuting at 27 years of age, the midfielder managed six senior appearances for Geelong across two seasons, often serving as a depth player in a squad beginning to assemble its 1980s powerhouse list. While unable to cement a long-term spot at the elite level, Flynn returned to the Geelong Football League to establish a formidable legacy, anchoring the Eagles' midfield during their golden era. His dominance in the local competition was underscored in 1985 when he won the prestigious Mathieson Medal as the league's best and fairest player, alongside multiple premiership medallions with Newtown & Chilwell.