Bryan Cosgrave
Fitzroy
AFL career
5 games4 goals
- Debut
- R1 1924 v CAR26 Apr 1924
- Most recent
- R12 1924 v GEE12 July 1924
Stats
Bio
A talented dual-sportsman, Bryan Cosgrave broke into a formidable Fitzroy lineup—premiers just two seasons prior—during the 1924 season. Operating as a capable forward, he showed early promise by slotting four goals in his five senior appearances, but ultimately missed selection for the Maroons' finals campaign in a year the club finished third. His time at Brunswick Street was cut short by his sporting versatility, as he walked away from VFL football after just one season to prioritise cricket, eventually playing first-class matches for Victoria where he recorded a maiden century against Tasmania. Cosgrave later maintained his connection to the game from the press box, carving out a post-playing career as a football journalist for The Sporting Globe.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Mar 1903
- Died
- 22 Nov 1992 (aged 89y 244d)
- Birthplace
- Clifton Hill, VIC
- Deathplace
- Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA talented dual-sportsman, Bryan Cosgrave broke into a formidable Fitzroy lineup—premiers just two seasons prior—during the 1924 season. Operating as a capable forward, he showed early promise by slotting four goals in his five senior appearances, but ultimately missed selection for the Maroons' finals campaign in a year the club finished third. His time at Brunswick Street was cut short by his sporting versatility, as he walked away from VFL football after just one season to prioritise cricket, eventually playing first-class matches for Victoria where he recorded a maiden century against Tasmania. Cosgrave later maintained his connection to the game from the press box, carving out a post-playing career as a football journalist for The Sporting Globe.