Kevin Kirkpatrick
Geelong
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R3 1964 v FIT2 May 1964
- Most recent
- R4 1964 v ESS9 May 1964
Stats
Bio
A tenacious local product recruited from North Geelong, Kevin Kirkpatrick advanced through the Cats' junior ranks to taste premiership success in both the under-19s and reserves before breaking into the senior side. Occupying a back pocket, he was a tough, defensive specialist tasked with curbing opposition rovers, relying on a vigorous, physical style of play that belied his light frame. Despite showing promise, he found opportunities limited in a formidable Geelong squad and left Kardinia Park after the 1964 season to pursue a coaching career in the Riverina at just 21 years of age. Kirkpatrick went on to become a legendary figure in New South Wales country football, captain-coaching Griffith to success and establishing a reputation as one of the region's toughest competitors.
Profile
- Born
- 11 Jan 1944 (age 82y 283d)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA tenacious local product recruited from North Geelong, Kevin Kirkpatrick advanced through the Cats' junior ranks to taste premiership success in both the under-19s and reserves before breaking into the senior side. Occupying a back pocket, he was a tough, defensive specialist tasked with curbing opposition rovers, relying on a vigorous, physical style of play that belied his light frame. Despite showing promise, he found opportunities limited in a formidable Geelong squad and left Kardinia Park after the 1964 season to pursue a coaching career in the Riverina at just 21 years of age. Kirkpatrick went on to become a legendary figure in New South Wales country football, captain-coaching Griffith to success and establishing a reputation as one of the region's toughest competitors.