Fred Gallagher

Career

Initially a half forward, Gallagher hailed from Rosebud. In doing so he joined John Coleman and Ted Freyer as the only players to have kicked 12 goals or more in a game for Essendon. He also booted three majors in the 1957 VFL Grand Final where he was his club"s only multiple goal-kicker in a 61-point loss to Melbourne.

With his place in the side no longer assured in 1958, Gallagher opted to join New South Wales club Turvey Park as captain-coach.

Achievements

• His 34 goals in 1957 was enough to top the goal-kicking at Essendon, helped by a haul of 12 goals and four behinds from full-forward in their round eight win over Geelong at Windy Hill.