Peter Falconer (footballer)

Peter Falconer (born 28 November 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Peter Falconer
Personal information
Full name Peter Falconer
Date of birth (1937-11-28)28 November 1937
Original team(s) Geelong Amateurs
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 61 kg (134 lb)
Position(s) Rover
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1958, 1960 Geelong 20 (16)
1962–63 Carlton 24 (33)
Total 44 (49)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Falconer was a Geelong Amateur before making his senior VFL debut in 1958, replacing club vice-captain Neil Trezise.[1] He had a strong first season and despite missing four games, was Geelong's leading vote getter at the Brownlow Medal. A rover, Falconer was one of the smallest players of his era and also had a good debut season at Carlton. His 30 goals was the second most by a Carlton player that year and he again polled well on Brownlow Medal night, sharing the equal most Carlton votes with Bruce McMaster-Smith. He also appeared in all 20 games that year, including the 1962 VFL Grand Final loss.

References
  1. "Trezise out in Geelong Shock". The Age. 2 May 1958.
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