Full Name: CHRIS BURTON
Date of Birth: 21/10/1961
Height: 180 cm ( 5-11 )
Weight: 76 ( 12-0 )
Guernsey: 2
Debut: 13/04/1985, Round 3, St Kilda
Last Game: 23/05/1988, Round 9, Sydney
RICHMOND SENIORS
Seasons: 1985-88
Total Games: 50
Total Goals: 8
Honours:
RICHMOND RESERVES
Seasons: 1985-86 , 1988
Total Games: 24
Total Goals: 18
Honours:
BIOGRAPHY
Chris was a running utility player who gathered many possessions. He was a skilful player with fine evasive ability. He was also a very good kick, particularly on the run. Chris came to Richmond via Footscray. He later became an important member of the Williamstown team and was a member of their 1990 Premiership side. Born in England, Chris worked as a salesman whilst at Richmond. For the past two seasons he has been Footscray’s Senior runner.
PRE RICHMOND
Sunshine up to 1979 ; Footscray Seniors 1980-84, Games 67, Goals 27 ; Footscray Reserves 1980-84, Games 27, Goals 32.
POST RICHMOND
Williamstown 1989-91, Games 42, Goals 73 ( Honours - Premiership 1990 ) ; St Albans Captain/Coach 1992-93 ; Footscray Senior Runner.