John Quarrell
Footscray
AFL career
53 games17 goals
- Debut
- R1 1957 v GEE22 Apr 1957
- Most recent
- R13 1962 v FIT21 July 1962
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Terang in Victoria's south-west, John Quarrell overcame a significant clearance dispute to launch his VFL career, initially playing for Footscray on match permits before his transfer was officially ratified. A nippy left-footed utility who alternated between the wing and a half-forward flank, he used his pace and sharp skills to break open play and hit the scoreboard. His career peaked during the club's famous 1961 campaign, where he played a pivotal role in the Grand Final side and booted two goals in the loss to Hawthorn. Quarrell remained a consistent senior regular until finishing his VFL tenure at the end of 1962, leaving a legacy as a key contributor to one of the Bulldogs' few Grand Final appearances.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Jan 1938
- Died
- 17 July 2000 (aged 62y 177d)
- Birthplace
- Cobden, VIC
- Deathplace
- Joyner, QLD
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Terang in Victoria's south-west, John Quarrell overcame a significant clearance dispute to launch his VFL career, initially playing for Footscray on match permits before his transfer was officially ratified. A nippy left-footed utility who alternated between the wing and a half-forward flank, he used his pace and sharp skills to break open play and hit the scoreboard. His career peaked during the club's famous 1961 campaign, where he played a pivotal role in the Grand Final side and booted two goals in the loss to Hawthorn. Quarrell remained a consistent senior regular until finishing his VFL tenure at the end of 1962, leaving a legacy as a key contributor to one of the Bulldogs' few Grand Final appearances.