George Bisset (footballer)
Australian rules footballer
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George Bisset (born 10 March 1943) is a former Australian rules footballer. He played as a rover and spent most of his career at Footscray. He was often referred to as "Wee Georgie" Bisset because of his diminutive size.[1]
| George Bisset | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 17 March 1943 | ||
| Original team | Braybrook (FDFL) | ||
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1963–1972 | Footscray (VFL) | 166 (288) | |
| 1973–1974 | Collingwood (VFL) | 41 (49) | |
| 1977 | Yarraville (VFA) | 17 (54) | |
| Total | 224 (391) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Footscray career
1969 Brownlow Medal
In 1969, Bisset came second to Fitzroy's Kevin Murray by one vote.[2]
Bisset had been reported for striking Carlton's Ian Robertson during the 12 July 1969 match against Carlton; and, although evidence was given that Bisset had punched Robertson (who had also been reported for striking Bisset) at least six times, the charge against Bisset was not sustained.[3]
As a result of being reported, Bisset was not eligible to receive Brownlow votes (for the best player amongst the fairest) for that match; and, given that he had more than 30 "disposals" and had kicked 6 goals, it was very likely that he would have received, at least, one vote.
Team of the Century
He is a forward pocket in Footscray's official Team of the Century.
Collingwood career
Moving to Collingwood in 1973 under the short-lived VFL's "10-year rule", which allowed players with ten years' service at one club to move to another club without a clearance, Bisset played 41 games in two seasons (1973 and 1974) and kicked 49 goals.[4]