Edward ‘Carji’ GREEVES

1923-31 and 1933, 124 games, 17 goals

Greeves was again responsible for a good exhibition and with the aid of Hall, the centre line was all that could be desired. GA September 1924 In America Greeves will instruct players of the Southern California University, Los Angeles, in kicking and marking after the Australian style of football. His appointment is regarded as of great importance in football circles in this country, for it is felt he can do much to popularise the Australian Rules game across the seas. GA August 1928 Brownlow medal. Won by Carji Greeves. League’s Best and Fairest Player. Thirty-seven players were named by the field umpires who were the adjudicators. Carji Greeves, of Geelong, received the highest number of votes. GA September, 1924

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‘Carji’ was recruited from Cressy in 1923 after showing outstanding sporting ability as a student at Geelong College. An outstanding centreman with silky skills and great courage, he won the inaugural Brownlow Medal in 1924. He went on be runner-up in...

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