George Ferry
Carlton
AFL career
139 games7 goals
- Debut
- R2 1952 v SME26 Apr 1952
- Most recent
- R18 1961 v MEL26 Aug 1961
Stats
Bio
Recruited from St Patrick’s in East Melbourne, George Ferry served a successful apprenticeship in the Carlton under-19s and reserves—winning premierships in both grades—before breaking into the senior side in 1952. While standing only 179cm, he became a fixture at full-back, compensating for a lack of height with fierce determination and an uncompromising, "come-through" style of play that made him a difficult opponent for even the league's best full-forwards. A courageous defender who never spared himself in a contest, Ferry quickly established himself as one of the most reliable backmen of his generation.
Ferry’s senior career coincided with a lean decade for the Blues; after playing finals in his debut season, he featured in September action only three more times over the next nine years. Despite the team's struggles, he remained a standout performer and a popular clubman, providing defensive stability during a bleak era for the club. He wore the number 25 guernsey with distinction for ten seasons, eventually retiring in 1961. His service was honoured with a testimonial in 1962, and he later maintained a strong connection to the game as a radio commentator.
Profile
- Born
- 08 Aug 1931
- Died
- 06 Feb 2005 (aged 73y 182d)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from St Patrick’s in East Melbourne, George Ferry served a successful apprenticeship in the Carlton under-19s and reserves—winning premierships in both grades—before breaking into the senior side in 1952. While standing only 179cm, he became a fixture at full-back, compensating for a lack of height with fierce determination and an uncompromising, "come-through" style of play that made him a difficult opponent for even the league's best full-forwards. A courageous defender who never spared himself in a contest, Ferry quickly established himself as one of the most reliable backmen of his generation.
Ferry’s senior career coincided with a lean decade for the Blues; after playing finals in his debut season, he featured in September action only three more times over the next nine years. Despite the team's struggles, he remained a standout performer and a popular clubman, providing defensive stability during a bleak era for the club. He wore the number 25 guernsey with distinction for ten seasons, eventually retiring in 1961. His service was honoured with a testimonial in 1962, and he later maintained a strong connection to the game as a radio commentator.