Norm Glenister
Geelong
AFL career
124 games262 goals
- Debut
- R5 1934 v COL4 June 1934
- Most recent
- R19 1946 v FSC31 Aug 1946
Stats
Bio
A prolific goal-kicking rover and half-forward, Norm Glenister was a central figure in Geelong's attacking setup during the 1930s and 1940s. Renowned for his acute goal sense and ability to crumb off packs, he maintained an impressive strike rate of more than two goals per game throughout his tenure at Kardinia Park. His contributions peaked during the 1937 season, where he was a member of the Premiership side that defeated Collingwood in a famous Grand Final, solidifying his place in the club's history.
Glenister's career momentum was interrupted by the Second World War, specifically when Geelong withdrew from the VFL competition for the 1942 and 1943 seasons due to travel restrictions. Despite the hiatus, he returned to the field when the club resumed operations, having previously topped the club's goalkicking list in 1939 with 55 majors. He continued to serve the Cats as a senior figure in the forward line until his retirement in 1946, leaving the game as a premiership player and one of the era's most effective small forwards.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Aug 1915
- Died
- 17 Nov 1963 (aged 48y 86d)
- Birthplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Mick Glenister
Bio
1 revisionA prolific goal-kicking rover and half-forward, Norm Glenister was a central figure in Geelong's attacking setup during the 1930s and 1940s. Renowned for his acute goal sense and ability to crumb off packs, he maintained an impressive strike rate of more than two goals per game throughout his tenure at Kardinia Park. His contributions peaked during the 1937 season, where he was a member of the Premiership side that defeated Collingwood in a famous Grand Final, solidifying his place in the club's history.
Glenister's career momentum was interrupted by the Second World War, specifically when Geelong withdrew from the VFL competition for the 1942 and 1943 seasons due to travel restrictions. Despite the hiatus, he returned to the field when the club resumed operations, having previously topped the club's goalkicking list in 1939 with 55 majors. He continued to serve the Cats as a senior figure in the forward line until his retirement in 1946, leaving the game as a premiership player and one of the era's most effective small forwards.