Eric Fleming
Geelong
AFL career
105 games112 goals
- Debut
- R2 1922 v ESS13 May 1922
- Most recent
- R18 1928 v RCH1 Sept 1928
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Geelong College, Eric Fleming established himself as a dangerous rover and forward pocket for the Pivotonians during a golden era for the club. Making his debut in 1922, he quickly became a regular fixture in the senior side, distinguished by his ability to rest forward and impact the scoreboard. His career reached its pinnacle in 1925 when he played a role in Geelong's historic maiden VFL premiership victory over Collingwood, acting as a key support to star teammates like "Carji" Greeves and Lloyd Hagger.
Fleming's prowess near the big sticks was further highlighted the following season when he topped the club's goalkicking table in 1926. A consistent contributor rather than a flashy superstar, he provided reliable service through the midfield and forward line for seven seasons. He retired at the conclusion of the 1928 season as a premiership player and a club centurion, having been an integral part of the side that secured Geelong's first period of sustained VFL success.
Profile
- Born
- 16 Mar 1903
- Died
- 20 Aug 1984 (aged 81y 157d)
- Birthplace
- Carlton, VIC
- Deathplace
- Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1925
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Geelong College, Eric Fleming established himself as a dangerous rover and forward pocket for the Pivotonians during a golden era for the club. Making his debut in 1922, he quickly became a regular fixture in the senior side, distinguished by his ability to rest forward and impact the scoreboard. His career reached its pinnacle in 1925 when he played a role in Geelong's historic maiden VFL premiership victory over Collingwood, acting as a key support to star teammates like "Carji" Greeves and Lloyd Hagger.
Fleming's prowess near the big sticks was further highlighted the following season when he topped the club's goalkicking table in 1926. A consistent contributor rather than a flashy superstar, he provided reliable service through the midfield and forward line for seven seasons. He retired at the conclusion of the 1928 season as a premiership player and a club centurion, having been an integral part of the side that secured Geelong's first period of sustained VFL success.