1961 Footscray Bulldogs Roster
Victorian Football League (VFL)
Team Record: 11-7 - 44 points
Finishing 4th in the VFL
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Grand Finals
Coach: Ted Whitten (11-6)
Coach: Bill Findlay (0-1)
1961 Footscray Bulldogs StatisticsTeam Record: 11-7 - 44 points
Finishing 4th in the VFL
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Grand Finals
Coach: Ted Whitten (11-6)
Coach: Bill Findlay (0-1)
The Footscray Bulldogs of the Victorian Football League ended the 1961 season with a record of 11 wins and 7 losses for 44 points finishing fourth in the VFL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1. Ted Whitten and Bill Findlay coached the team. The 1961 Footscray Bulldogs lost in the Grand Finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Baxter | February 24, 1940 | 6'2" | 174 | ||
| Keith Beamish | February 12, 1941 | 5'7" | 148 | ||
| John Bradbury | March 31, 1941 | 5'11" | 185 | ||
| Ian Bryant | June 11, 1942 | 5'10" | 161 | ||
| Terry Devery | March 22, 1938 | 5'7" | 168 | ||
| Bernie Dowling | June 6, 1942 | 5'9" | 159 | ||
| Ken Duff | December 31, 1941 | 6'1" | 168 | ||
| Trevor Elliott | December 31, 1937 | 6'3" | 194 | ||
| Charlie Evans | January 7, 1942 | 5'9" | 172 | ||
| Alex Gardiner | January 3, 1935 | 5'9" | 161 | ||
| Max Graham | July 13, 1942 | 5'7" | 148 | ||
| Jim Gutterson | July 1, 1939 | 6'0" | 201 | ||
| Merv Hobbs | June 16, 1942 | 5'9" | 148 | ||
| John Hoiles | August 11, 1938 | 6'2" | 187 | ||
| Barry Ion | October 9, 1941 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Graham Ion | October 12, 1940 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| John Jillard | March 28, 1941 | 6'0" | 179 | ||
| Reg Kent | November 21, 1943 | 6'0" | 161 | ||
| Bernie Lee | March 20, 1937 | 5'11" | 165 | ||
| Owen Madigan | April 4, 1942 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Cameron McDonald | June 24, 1940 | 6'0" | 183 | ||
| Barney McKellar | February 1, 1940 | 5'10" | 172 | ||
| John Quarrell | January 22, 1938 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| John Schultz | September 28, 1938 | 6'3" | 196 | ||
| Jack Slattery | March 23, 1937 | 6'0" | 163 | ||
| Barry Smith | January 21, 1939 | 5'10" | 150 | ||
| Bob Spargo | October 15, 1939 | 6'0" | 179 | ||
| Charlie Stewart | March 19, 1939 | 5'10" | 165 | ||
| Graeme Taylor | June 5, 1942 | 6'1" | 196 | ||
| Barry Thornton | July 4, 1940 | 5'11" | 176 | ||
| Ray Walker | December 18, 1941 | 5'9" | 174 | ||
| Bob Ware | August 23, 1941 | 6'2" | 196 | ||
| Ted Whitten | July 27, 1933 | 6'0" | 196 | Braybrook, VIC | |
| Peter Wood | November 11, 1939 | 5'8" | 172 |
