Gordon Strang
Richmond · “Cocker”
AFL career
116 games108 goals
- Debut
- R1 1931 v CAR2 May 1931
- Most recent
- R18 1938 v FIT27 Aug 1938
Stats
Bio
Recruited from East Albury alongside his prolific goalkicking brother Doug, Gordon Strang arrived at Punt Road in 1931 and immediately established himself as a cornerstone of the Tigers' golden era. The son of former South Melbourne player Bill Strang, Gordon was a versatile key position player capable of commanding the ground from either centre half-back or centre half-forward. He played a pivotal role in Richmond's 1932 and 1934 premiership triumphs, with his performance in the 1932 Grand Final—where he controlled the airways with 16 marks—often cited as one of the finest individual displays in a decider.
Renowned for his spectacular high marking and elite judgement, Strang was frequently the master of the air, once credited with over 20 marks in a single game against South Melbourne. His ability to read the play and intercept opposition attacks made him a nightmare for forwards, eventually earning him selection at centre half-back in Richmond's Team of the Century. After a brief season coaching in Tasmania in 1937, he returned to the VFL for one final year in 1938, cementing his legacy as one of the most gifted aerialists to wear the yellow and black.
Profile
- Born
- 10 Feb 1908
- Died
- 08 Oct 1951 (aged 43y 240d)
- Birthplace
- Waverley, NSW
- Deathplace
- Wodonga, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1932, 1934
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1932, 1934, 1935
Family
- Father:Bill Strang
- Brother:Doug Strang, Colin Strang, Allan Strang
- Nephew:John Perry, Geoff Strang
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from East Albury alongside his prolific goalkicking brother Doug, Gordon Strang arrived at Punt Road in 1931 and immediately established himself as a cornerstone of the Tigers' golden era. The son of former South Melbourne player Bill Strang, Gordon was a versatile key position player capable of commanding the ground from either centre half-back or centre half-forward. He played a pivotal role in Richmond's 1932 and 1934 premiership triumphs, with his performance in the 1932 Grand Final—where he controlled the airways with 16 marks—often cited as one of the finest individual displays in a decider.
Renowned for his spectacular high marking and elite judgement, Strang was frequently the master of the air, once credited with over 20 marks in a single game against South Melbourne. His ability to read the play and intercept opposition attacks made him a nightmare for forwards, eventually earning him selection at centre half-back in Richmond's Team of the Century. After a brief season coaching in Tasmania in 1937, he returned to the VFL for one final year in 1938, cementing his legacy as one of the most gifted aerialists to wear the yellow and black.