Ted Fordham
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Ted Fordham (born 3 May 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was the VFL's leading goalkicker in the 1966 season.
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Ted Fordham | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ted A. Fordham | ||
Date of birth | (1940-05-03) 3 May 1940 (age 84) | ||
Original team(s) | Essendon Baptists | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1961–1969 | Essendon | 128 (214) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1969. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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Debuting in 1961, Fordham played as a half-back flanker and follower during the early stages of his career. Later in the 1964 season, he moved to full-forward, under the instruction of John Coleman. He helped Essendon win the premiership the following season with six goals in the preliminary final and then kicked a record-equalling seven goals in the grand final against St Kilda.