Leo Burke
Richmond
AFL career
36 games0 goals
- Debut
- R15 1915 v FIT31 July 1915
- Most recent
- R10 1919 v ESS12 July 1919
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local club St Ignatius, Leo Burke was a defensive-minded player who served Richmond during the tumultuous First World War era. A reliable contributor who failed to kick a goal in his 36 senior appearances, he often operated in the backline where he supported stars like Vic Thorp. While he was a regular fixture in the side during the war years, his opportunities dwindled as the conflict ended and the Tigers strengthened their list. Burke managed just three games in the 1919 season and was unable to force his way into the side for that year's Grand Final loss to Collingwood, eventually departing the club just prior to Richmond's breakthrough premiership success in 1920.
Profile
- Born
- 10 Sept 1891
- Died
- 08 Nov 1957 (aged 66y 59d)
- Birthplace
- Kew, VIC
- Deathplace
- Mentone, VIC
Teams
Family
- Cousin:Cyril Burke
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local club St Ignatius, Leo Burke was a defensive-minded player who served Richmond during the tumultuous First World War era. A reliable contributor who failed to kick a goal in his 36 senior appearances, he often operated in the backline where he supported stars like Vic Thorp. While he was a regular fixture in the side during the war years, his opportunities dwindled as the conflict ended and the Tigers strengthened their list. Burke managed just three games in the 1919 season and was unable to force his way into the side for that year's Grand Final loss to Collingwood, eventually departing the club just prior to Richmond's breakthrough premiership success in 1920.