Chris Hansen (footballer)

Chris Hansen (born 7 May 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Chris Hansen
Personal information
Full name Chris Hansen
Date of birth (1956-05-07) 7 May 1956
Original team(s) Old Trinity Grammarians
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1977–1982 Fitzroy 101 (17)
1983–1984 Footscray 28 (1)
Total 129 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Hansen was originally from Old Trinity Grammarians and won the Woodrow Medal in 1976.[1] A defender, Hansen often played on the tall opposition forward.[2] He was at Fitzroy for six seasons, making 101 appearances, followed by a two season stint at Footscray, before retiring to work as a lawyer.[3][4]

References

  1. "Chris Hansen". Australian Football.
  2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. The Age,"Hansen a Bulldog", 3 March 1983, p. 30
  4. AFL Tables: Chris Hansen
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