Les Armstrong
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Les Armstrong was an Australian rules football
er who played with Geelong
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
Armstrong, a defender, came to Geelong from the Merchantile Football Club. He was used mostly in the back pocket
and as a half back flanker. Durable, he put together 91 consecutive games from 1909 to 1913.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with Geelong
Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
in the Victorian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(VFL).
Armstrong, a defender, came to Geelong from the Merchantile Football Club. He was used mostly in the back pocket
Back pocket
In Australian rules football, the back pocket refers to a position on the field deep in defence.Back pocket players, situated in the backline, need to have good spoiling skills and usually, quality back-pockets are noted for their hardness....
and as a half back flanker. Durable, he put together 91 consecutive games from 1909 to 1913.