Bernie Lee
Footscray
AFL career
95 games8 goals
- Debut
- R1 1957 v GEE22 Apr 1957
- Most recent
- R16 1963 v HAW24 Aug 1963
Stats
Bio
A homegrown talent promoted from the Footscray Thirds, Bernie Lee established himself as a reliable key defender during a competitive era for the Bulldogs. Standing 182cm, he primarily manned the full-back position, using his size and discipline to anchor the backline while captain-coach Ted Whitten roamed further up the field. Lee was a pivotal figure in the club's rapid rise up the ladder in 1961, holding down the last line of defence throughout the campaign that culminated in a Grand Final appearance against Hawthorn. Though the Dogs fell short on the big stage, Lee remained a consistent fixture in the senior side until hanging up his boots at the end of the 1963 season.
Profile
- Born
- 20 Mar 1937 (age 89y 215d)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Family
- Cousin:Kevin Hall
Bio
1 revisionA homegrown talent promoted from the Footscray Thirds, Bernie Lee established himself as a reliable key defender during a competitive era for the Bulldogs. Standing 182cm, he primarily manned the full-back position, using his size and discipline to anchor the backline while captain-coach Ted Whitten roamed further up the field. Lee was a pivotal figure in the club's rapid rise up the ladder in 1961, holding down the last line of defence throughout the campaign that culminated in a Grand Final appearance against Hawthorn. Though the Dogs fell short on the big stage, Lee remained a consistent fixture in the senior side until hanging up his boots at the end of the 1963 season.