Greg Wells (footballer)
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth | 6 June 1950 |
| Recruited from | Benleigh-McKinnon YC |
| Height and weight | 175 cm / 80 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 18, 1969, Melbourne v. Carlton, at the MCG |
| Team(s) |
Melbourne (1969–80)
Carlton (1980–82)
Total – 267 Games, 275 Goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 1982 season | |
Greg Wells (born 6 June 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and Carlton in the VFL during the 1970s and early 1980s.
Wells usually played as a centreman or rover. He finished runner-up in the 1972 Brownlow Medal and equal fourth in 1976. Wells also won Melbourne's 'Best and fairest' award in both 1971 and 1976.
The 1980 season was his last for Melbourne and he crossed mid year to Carlton where he attempted to finish his career with a premiership. He was a member of Carlton's 1981 premiership side.
[edit] External links
- Greg Wells (footballer)'s statistics from AFL Tables
- Greg Wells Profile
- Demonwiki Profile
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Frank Davis Laurie Fowler |
Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medallist 1971 1976 |
Succeeded by Stan Alves Robert Flower |
| Preceded by Ross Brewer |
Melbourne Football Club Leading Goalkicker 1975 |
Succeeded by Ray Biffin |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Stan Alves |
Melbourne Football Club Captain 1977–1978 |
Succeeded by Carl Ditterich |
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