Geoff Morris (Australian footballer)
| Geoff Morris | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Geoffrey Paul Morris | ||
| Date of birth | 3 October 1954 | ||
| Place of birth |
Mount Gambier | ||
| Original team(s) | Plympton High | ||
| Position(s) | Wing / Half-forward flank | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1973–86 |
SANFL ) | 220 (316) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1994–95 |
SANFL ) | 51 (20–30–1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geoffrey Paul Morris (born 3 October 1954) is a former Australian rules footballer who played 220 games and kicked 316 goals for West Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) between 1973 and 1986.
Career
Born in
He took part in the
Early in 1985, prior to the beginning of the season, Morris was involved in a motor boat accident which left him with serious burns. He returned late in the 1985 season and made a handful of appearances off the bench that year and in 1986 but never fully recovered enough to fully resurrect his SANFL career. After leaving West Adelaide, Morris played briefly in the Northern Territory with the Wanderers Football Club.
Coaching
Geoff Morris served as West Adelaide's head coach in 1994 and 1995, taking the club to 8th and 5th in his two seasons in charge. Following his stint back at Westies Morris became an assistant coach with
References
- Geoff Morris at AustralianFootball.com