Reg Carr

Recruited from Reservoir in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Reg Carr joined Fitzroy during the club's distinct "Gorillas" era in the mid-1950s. Standing at 179cm with a sturdy 81kg frame, he was a defensive unit who broke into the senior side late in the 1954 season. Carr was primarily utilized as a backman, a role reflected in his career tally of zero goals, where his focus remained steadfast on checking his opponent rather than generating attacking drive from the half-back line. Despite battling for a permanent spot in the starting 18, he managed to play 20 games over three seasons, often serving as a reliable depth player for the Maroons. He eventually departed the Brunswick Street Oval at the end of the 1956 season, leaving the VFL as a serviceable defender who played his part during a challenging transitional period for the club.