Cec Ruddell

Infobox afl player | firstname = Cec
lastname = Ruddell




birthdate = 23 May 1917
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originalteam = Northcote
heightweight = 182 cm / 81 kg
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debutdate = 1940
debutteam = Essendon
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playingteams = Essendon (1940-43, 1945-49)
* 122 games, 0 goals
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statsend = 1949
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Cec Ruddell (born 23 May 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL during the 1940s.

Ruddell was a key player in Essendon's defence in what was a strong decade for the club, just once in his nine seasons did they miss out on the finals. Usually a fullback, it was in that position that he played in the Bomber's 1942 and 1946 premiership sides. He filled in as coach of Essendon for a game in 1945 and another the following season. An ankle injury ended his career.

References

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