Ron Fisher (footballer)
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Fullname
Ronald David Fisher
Born
7 August 1911
South Melbourne, Victoria
South Melbourne, Victoria
Died
14 June 1993
Queensland
Queensland
Original team
Port Melbourne
| Ron Fisher | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ronald David Fisher | ||
| Born |
7 August 1911 South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Died |
14 June 1993 Queensland | ||
| Original team | Port Melbourne | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position | Ruck | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1933–1938 | St Kilda | 82 (71) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1938. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ronald David Fisher (7 August 1911 – 14 June 1993) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fisher, a ruckman originally from Port Melbourne, played in the seconds at South Melbourne then Footscray, before coming to St Kilda in 1933.[2][3] He made six senior appearances for St Kilda that year and remained a regular fixture in the team until 1938.[4] Cleared to Ararat in 1939, Fisher was the club's coach for two seasons.[5][6]
Fisher was captain-coach of Ararat in the Wimmera Football League in 1939 and 1940.[7]
He was the younger brother of South Melbourne and St Kilda footballer Clem Fisher.[8]
