Stafford

Wearing guernsey #30, Stafford played 25 games for Carlton after debuting in Season 1951. Stafford was a member of the under 19's 1949 premiership team and the 1951 and 1953 reserves premiership teams. Stafford was cleared to play for Brighton for the 1955 season.

Stafford was recruited from VFA club Northcote, he is the younger brother of fellow Blue Fred Stafford.

George Stafford died on July 30, 2010 aged 77 years old.

Footnote

1952 and a 20 yo George Stafford announced his engagement to Betty Harper, to see Argus photo http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23176112

George was involved in a fracas at the 1954 U19 Grand Final between Carlton and Footscray.

To read about the sensational finish of the game, See Menu; drop down to On Field, go to Lower Grades, then U19s, and click 1954

To read The Argus report of the findings of the Carlton Court, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23444071
The V.F.L. investigated and disqualified Stafford for the first 4 games of the 1955 season.

To read The Argus report http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23443307

Career Highlights

1949 - U/19's Premiership
1951 - Reserves Premiership
1951 - Reserves Most Consistent Player
1953 - Reserves Premiership