Eddie Goodger
Fitzroy
AFL career
149 games1 goals
- Debut
- R10 1949 v ESS18 June 1949
- Most recent
- SF 1958 v NTH30 Aug 1958
Stats
1958 | FIT | 17 | 0.0 |
1957 | FIT | 7 | 0.0 |
1956 | FIT | 15 | 0.0 |
1955 | FIT | 18 | 0.0 |
1954 | FIT | 13 | 0.0 |
1953 | FIT | 16 | 0.0 |
1952 | FIT | 21 | 0.0 |
1951 | FIT | 15 | 0.0 |
1950 | FIT | 17 | 0.1 |
1949 | FIT | 10 | 0.0 |
Bio
Recruited from Brunswick City, Eddie Goodger established himself as a cornerstone of the Fitzroy defence throughout the 1950s. A rugged and disciplined back pocket who could also hold down the full-back position, Goodger was renowned for his close-checking style and ability to quell dangerous opposition forwards. His solitary goal across 149 senior appearances highlights his unwavering dedication to the defensive craft, as he rarely ventured forward of the centre circle while marshalling the Lions' backline.
Goodger's reliability and consistency were formally recognised in 1953 when he won the club's Best and Fairest award, a significant achievement in a team that included celebrated names like Kevin Murray and Bill Stephen. His form during this peak period also saw him earn selection for Victoria in 1954. A loyal one-club player, Goodger served Fitzroy with distinction for a decade, remaining a dependable fixture in the senior side until his retirement following the 1958 season.
Profile
- Born
- 10 Mar 1929 (age 97y 225d)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 87 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Brunswick City, Eddie Goodger established himself as a cornerstone of the Fitzroy defence throughout the 1950s. A rugged and disciplined back pocket who could also hold down the full-back position, Goodger was renowned for his close-checking style and ability to quell dangerous opposition forwards. His solitary goal across 149 senior appearances highlights his unwavering dedication to the defensive craft, as he rarely ventured forward of the centre circle while marshalling the Lions' backline.
Goodger's reliability and consistency were formally recognised in 1953 when he won the club's Best and Fairest award, a significant achievement in a team that included celebrated names like Kevin Murray and Bill Stephen. His form during this peak period also saw him earn selection for Victoria in 1954. A loyal one-club player, Goodger served Fitzroy with distinction for a decade, remaining a dependable fixture in the senior side until his retirement following the 1958 season.