Martin Bourke
Geelong
AFL career
5 games0 goals
- Debut
- R5 1957 v HAW18 May 1957
- Most recent
- R17 1960 v CAR20 Aug 1960
Stats
Bio
Recruited from St Joseph’s in the local Geelong district, Martin Bourke was a solidly built utility who battled for senior opportunities over a four-year tenure at Kardinia Park. Possessing a heavy 91kg frame that made him an imposing physical presence for the era, he debuted in Round 5, 1957, but struggled to cement a regular spot in the Cats’ lineup during a transitional period for the club. After just two appearances in his debut season, Bourke spent the subsequent two years out of the senior side, eventually earning a brief recall for three final games in 1960. While his VFL career was short-lived, his return to the top level after a significant hiatus highlighted his persistence in the reserves before he eventually departed the league.
Profile
- Born
- 28 May 1936 (age 90y 147d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from St Joseph’s in the local Geelong district, Martin Bourke was a solidly built utility who battled for senior opportunities over a four-year tenure at Kardinia Park. Possessing a heavy 91kg frame that made him an imposing physical presence for the era, he debuted in Round 5, 1957, but struggled to cement a regular spot in the Cats’ lineup during a transitional period for the club. After just two appearances in his debut season, Bourke spent the subsequent two years out of the senior side, eventually earning a brief recall for three final games in 1960. While his VFL career was short-lived, his return to the top level after a significant hiatus highlighted his persistence in the reserves before he eventually departed the league.