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John Forster

Image DOB: 18 June 1948

Debut: Round 1, 1968 against Fitzroy at MCG
Last Game: Round 17, 1970 against Essendon at Windy Hill

From: Hobart

Number: 27 (1968-1970)

Honours
Reserves Premiership player - 1969, 1970

Games: 9
Goals: 0
Career Statistics

WinsDrawsLossesWinning %
30633.33

Tasmanian wingman who joined Melbourne in 1968 after playing for the Tasmanian amateur state side the previous year. Played nine games in three seasons, and appeared in two Reserves premierships.

Forster joined VFA side Oakleigh in 1971. In 1972 he was unlucky to miss their premiership after injuring his hamstring in the final home and away match of the season. He remained there until 1974. Later played for Wedderburn, before joining Prahran in 1976. He coached their seconds in 1977 through 1981 and served as an assistant coach to the seniors. In 1982 he was Prahran’s full-time administrator.

YearGamesGoalsBrownlow
1968 500
1969 200
1970 200

Lists
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Notes
Also shown as a defender

Media
Age - 22/03/1968, 29/03/1971
Inside Football - 16/03/1978, 05/06/1980, 25/03/1982, 15/04/1982

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