George Shorten

George Shorten

Infobox afl player | firstname = George
lastname = Shorten




birthdate = 19 March 1901
birthplace =
originalteam =
heightweight = 163 cm / 51 kg
dead =
deathdate =
deathplace =
debutdate = 1923
debutteam = Essendon
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debutstadium =
playingteams = Essendon (1923-26)
* 52 games, 26 goals
coach =
coachingteams =
statsend = 1926
careerhighlights =

George 'Tich' Shorten (born 19 March 1901) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL during the 1920s.

Shorten was the lightest player in Essendon's famed 'Mosquito Fleet', with estimates on his weight ranging from 47 to 51 kg. Although primarily a rover he was also seen on the half forward flanks, where he played the 1923 VFL Grand Final and was named 'Best on Ground'. He also participated in Essendon's premiership the following season and in 1925 represented Victoria in three interstate matches. Shorten finished equal second in the 1924 Brownlow Medal, one vote behind the inaugural winner Edward Greeves.

References

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*Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). "The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers". 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.


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