Full Name: BILL GEHLING
Date of Birth: 12/04/1951
Height: 173 cm ( 5-8 )
Weight: 76 kg ( 12-0 )
Guernsey: 55
Debut: 28/08/1971, Round 22, Geelong
Last Game: 28/08/1971, Round 22, Geelong
RICHMOND SENIORS
Seasons: 1971
Total Games: 1
Total Goals: 0
Honours:
RICHMOND RESERVES
Seasons: 1969-72
Total Games: 35
Total Goals: 39
Honours: Premiership 1971, Leading Goalkicker 1971 Goals 31.
BIOGRAPHY
Kevin was a rover. Recruited from Doncaster Juniors he was a pacey player who was fortunate enough to play in nine Premiership sides in 11 seasons, which included three in a row with Richmond’s Under/19 team. In 1969, he became the first Richmond player to win the “Morrish Medal” for Best and Fairest in the VFL Under/19 Competition. His only senior game was as a reserve in Round 22 of 1971 against Geelong. He also played in the Reserves’ 1971 Premiership side before returning to Doncaster. During his career he played in ten Premiership sides and won six Best and Fairest awards. Kevin now lives in Upper Beaconsfield.
PRE RICHMOND
Doncaster U/16 1962-65 ( Premiership 1962-65, Best & Fairest 1965 ).
POST RICHMOND
Doncaster Seniors 1972-77, Games 80 ( Honours - Premiership 1972, Best & Fairest 1973, 1975, Competition Best & Fairest " Chandler Medal " 1975 ; Berwick Seniors 1978-82, Games 80 ( Honours - Premiership 1978, Club Best & Fairest 1980, Competition Best & Fairest " J Field Trophy " 1980.
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