Geoff Turner
St Kilda
AFL career
11 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1953 v NTH18 Apr 1953
- Most recent
- R17 1953 v FSC22 Aug 1953
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Brighton Football Club in the VFA, Geoff Turner was a determined mid-sized player who earned his opportunity with St Kilda during the 1953 VFL season. Standing 175cm, he broke into the senior lineup to play 11 games and kick a single goal, contributing to the side during a challenging era for the club. While his career at the elite level was confined to a single year, Turner’s connection to the Saints proved remarkably enduring. He later became a celebrated figure among the past players' group for his dedication to the club, famously undertaking a complex, multi-leg journey from his home in Colac in his 80s just to attend a reunion, demonstrating a commitment to the "Saints family" that far exceeded his brief tenure on the field.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Sept 1928
- Died
- 08 Sept 2017 (aged 89y 1d)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Brighton Football Club in the VFA, Geoff Turner was a determined mid-sized player who earned his opportunity with St Kilda during the 1953 VFL season. Standing 175cm, he broke into the senior lineup to play 11 games and kick a single goal, contributing to the side during a challenging era for the club. While his career at the elite level was confined to a single year, Turner’s connection to the Saints proved remarkably enduring. He later became a celebrated figure among the past players' group for his dedication to the club, famously undertaking a complex, multi-leg journey from his home in Colac in his 80s just to attend a reunion, demonstrating a commitment to the "Saints family" that far exceeded his brief tenure on the field.