Cyril Burke
Richmond
AFL career
2 games2 goals
- Debut
- R9 1926 v FSC26 June 1926
- Most recent
- R18 1926 v FSC11 Sept 1926
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Old Xavierians, Cyril Burke arrived at Richmond with a notable pedigree as the cousin of Tigers champion Leo Burke. A versatile key position prospect capable of holding down centre half-forward or centre half-back, he managed a brief but curious stint in the VFL seniors during the 1926 season. Burke played just two games—both against Footscray—and kicked a goal in each appearance, showing glimpses of the talent he displayed consistently in the reserves. Unable to secure a permanent place in the senior side, he departed Punt Road to pursue a successful tenure in the country leagues, most notably as a premiership player with South Ballarat.
Profile
- Born
- 14 Oct 1905
- Died
- 06 Sept 1984 (aged 78y 328d)
Teams
- Richmond2 games, 2 goals1926
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Old Xavierians, Cyril Burke arrived at Richmond with a notable pedigree as the cousin of Tigers champion Leo Burke. A versatile key position prospect capable of holding down centre half-forward or centre half-back, he managed a brief but curious stint in the VFL seniors during the 1926 season. Burke played just two games—both against Footscray—and kicked a goal in each appearance, showing glimpses of the talent he displayed consistently in the reserves. Unable to secure a permanent place in the senior side, he departed Punt Road to pursue a successful tenure in the country leagues, most notably as a premiership player with South Ballarat.