Greg Stockdale

Francis Gregory Stockdale (30 July 1899 – 14 May 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1920s. A noted goalkicker, in the 1923 VFL season Stockdale broke the record for the most goals kicked by a player in a season (including finals matches), finishing with 68 goals from his 18 appearances.

Greg Stockdale
Personal information
Full name Francis Gregory Stockdale
Date of birth 30 July 1899
Place of birth Kilmore, Victoria
Date of death 14 May 1949(1949-05-14) (aged 49)
Place of death Kew, Victoria
Original team(s) Kilmore, Rushworth, Corowa
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1920–1928 Essendon 106 (189)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1928.
Career highlights

VFL leading goalkicker: 1923
3× Essendon leading goalkicker: 1921, 1924, 1926

Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com
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