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Key Facts

Full name
Bert Harper

Known as
Bert Harper

Born
26 January 1923

Died
29 December 1992 (aged 69)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 102d
Last game: 29y 142d

Height and weight
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 79 kg

Senior clubs
Essendon

Jumper numbers
Essendon: 12, 13, 8

Bert Harper

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
EssendonV/AFL1943-1944, 1946-195276320.4266%———7
Total1943-1944, 1946-195276320.4266%———7

AFL: 5,148th player to appear, 3,191st most games played, 2,873rd most goals kickedEssendon: 570th player to appear, 250th most games played, 244th most goals kicked

Originally from Castlemaine, where he played between 1939 and 1941, Bert Harper made his VFL debut with Essendon in 1943, but a combination of army commitments and recurring injury problems restricted him to just 76 games in almost 10 seasons. A useful utility player, he boasted commendable speed, was extremely aggressive, and kicked accurately to position. He was equally effective across half forward or half back, as well as on a wing. He played in Essendon premiership teams in 1946 and 1950, but missed the winning Grand Final of 1949 with a knee injury.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.