Senior Career At Essendon
He played mainly as a ruck-rover resting on the backline, sharing the duties with Hugh Mitchell. He was a strong overhead mark, a fearless defender, and widely acknowledged as one of the best drop kicks in the VFL.
He made his senior debut in Round 9 of the 1953 season (20 June 1953), playing against Hawthorn, at Hawthorns's home ground, Glenferrie Oval. Essendon won 12.15 (87) to Hawthorn’s 9.10 (64).
His senior record with Essendon is impressive:
- 1953: 9 games (including losing First Semi-Final team).
- 1954: 17 games.
- 1955: 17 games, 27 goals (including losing First Semi-Final team).
- 1956: 17 games, 13 goals (plus 1 night game).
- 1957: 19 games, 4 goals (including losing Grand Final team) (plus 1 night game, 3 goals)
- 1958: 18 games, 18 goals (plus 2 night games, 5 goals).
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