Chris Waterson (footballer, born 1961)

For the Fitzroy player, see Chris Waterson (footballer, born 1969).

Chris Waterson
Personal information
Full name Chris P. Waterson
Date of birth (1961-03-26) 26 March 1961 (age 63)
Original team(s) Nullawil[1]
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1982–1986 Essendon 31 (11)
1987–1988 Brisbane Bears 35 (8)
Total 66 (19)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Chris P. Waterson (born 26 March 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.

A utility, Waterson was a member of 1983 Essendon reserves premiership winning side.[2]

He was never able to cement a spot in the Essendon seniors and his nine games in 1985 were the most he would play in a single season.[3]

In 31 games at Essendon he played in 24 wins but the former Nullawil player wouldn't have the same team success when he was traded to the Brisbane Bears.[3] Being part of a weaker side did however mean he was selected more regularly and he played 18 games in 1987, including Brisbane's first ever VFL match.[3]

The following year he played another 17 games and also averaged 17 disposals for the year.[3]

References

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ "Essendon Football Club - Team Players - Chris Waterson". Essendonfc.com.au. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d AFL Tables: Chris Waterson