Bruce Nankervis

Bruce Nankervis
Personal information
Date of birth (1950-08-14) 14 August 1950
Place of birth Geelong, Victoria
Original team(s) Barwon
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1970–1983 Geelong 253 (80)
Career highlights

Bruce Nankervis (born 14 August 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League for Geelong Football Club. He wore the number 33 during his tenure at the club.

Nankervis was awarded the Carji Greeves Medal in 1973 and 1974 and captained the club in 1976 and 1977 before he broke a bone in his neck that required him to travel to the United States for treatment. His older brother Ian took over the captaincy in 1978 and still holds the record for most games played for Geelong.[1]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 475. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.

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