Ron Boucher
| Ron Boucher | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | North Albany | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1971–1984 | Swan Districts | 193[1] (87) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ron Boucher (born 24 January 1953)ruckman and is well remembered for his physical clashes with other players, especially Graham Moss.
Boucher was nicknamed "Roo" by his team mates and wore the number 5 guernsey for his career at Swan Districts. He debuted for Swan Districts in 1971 and retired in 1984.
Originally from the North Albany Football Club, Boucher moved to Perth in 1971 to begin his playing career. During the first five years at Bassendean Boucher was regarded as a gentle giant who rarely used his strength to his advantage and after a disappointing 8 game season he left the club in 1976 to play football in the Swan Valley.
ruckman
. During this time Boucher became more aggressive on the field and could dominate as a knock ruckman and as a strong marking forward.
Swan Districts were transformed during this period and went on to play in the 1980
Team of the Century.[5]
References
- ^ "Swan Districts 2003 Legend – Ron Boucher". 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2007.
- ^ "Swan Districts Playertracker- Ron Boucher". 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2007.
- ^ "Ronald Boucher (Swan Districts)". wafl.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Full Points Footy – Ron Boucher". 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- ^ "Full Points Footy – Swan Districts Team of the Century". 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
External links
- Ron Boucher player profile page at WAFL FootyFacts