Larry Donohue
Geelong · “Bear”
AFL career
105 games339 goals
- Debut
- R1 1973 v CAR7 Apr 1973
- Most recent
- R6 1980 v RCH3 May 1980
Stats
1980 | GEE | 4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
1979 | GEE | 11 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 9.5 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
1978 | GEE | 23 | 8.5 | 1.9 | 10.4 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 2.3 |
1977 | GEE | 21 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.8 |
1976 | GEE | 24 | 9.0 | 1.3 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 2.6 |
1975 | GEE | 14 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
1974 | GEE | 2 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
1973 | GEE | 6 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
Bio
Recruited from local side Grovedale, Larry Donohue was a traditional full-forward who became the focal point of Geelong's attack during the mid-1970s. Possessing a powerful frame, strong hands on the lead, and a reliable set shot, he stepped up to fill the void left by legendary goalkicker Doug Wade. Donohue's career reached its zenith in 1976 when he claimed the Coleman Medal, booting 105 goals to become the first Geelong player to reach the century milestone in more than a decade. His ability to capitalise on strong midfield delivery made him one of the most dangerous spearheads in the competition during his peak.
Despite his scoring potency, Donohue's effectiveness waned as the VFL evolved to demand greater mobility and defensive pressure from key forwards. While he remained a consistent contributor on the scoreboard, he found it difficult to replicate his Coleman-winning form in subsequent seasons and often struggled against the era's increasingly agile defenders. After battling for selection towards the end of the decade, he played his final game for the club in the 1980 preliminary final, departing Kardinia Park as a prolific, if tactically specialised, part of Geelong history.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Apr 1955 (age 71y 182d)
- Height
- 196 cm
- Weight
- 97 kg
Teams
Honours
- Coleman Medal1976
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local side Grovedale, Larry Donohue was a traditional full-forward who became the focal point of Geelong's attack during the mid-1970s. Possessing a powerful frame, strong hands on the lead, and a reliable set shot, he stepped up to fill the void left by legendary goalkicker Doug Wade. Donohue's career reached its zenith in 1976 when he claimed the Coleman Medal, booting 105 goals to become the first Geelong player to reach the century milestone in more than a decade. His ability to capitalise on strong midfield delivery made him one of the most dangerous spearheads in the competition during his peak.
Despite his scoring potency, Donohue's effectiveness waned as the VFL evolved to demand greater mobility and defensive pressure from key forwards. While he remained a consistent contributor on the scoreboard, he found it difficult to replicate his Coleman-winning form in subsequent seasons and often struggled against the era's increasingly agile defenders. After battling for selection towards the end of the decade, he played his final game for the club in the 1980 preliminary final, departing Kardinia Park as a prolific, if tactically specialised, part of Geelong history.