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Debut 1939
Came through our under age competition
Played 1939 – 1941; 1945 – 1952
Jumper Number: 18
Games played: 226
Career Highlights Member undefeated 1946 Premiership team
Lynn Medal -1947
State rep- 1946, 1947,1948
Vice Captain -1948
Highest goal scorer in WAFL 1950 - 91 goals
Life Member -1952
East Fremantle Team of the Century -Centre half forward - 1997
Fremantle Football Club Hall of Legends 1997
George
Prince was an ideal football build. In his day he was the fastest big
man or near big man in the game. George had the knack of being able to
take the ball out of the hands of the opposing rucks at the bounce due
to his pace off the mark.
His
ground play was as good as his aerial work, and his turning ability
equalled that of wing or centre men. He was a fine drop kick over all
distances and when kicking for goal used a towering torpedo punt.
George
was regarded as the Club’s most versatile player and a champion
performer in key positions, at home in the ruck, at centre half forward
and, later in his career in the goals..
George missed three seasons due to the underage competition over the War years but still amassed 226 games for the club.
A
superb team man, with enormous competitive ability, he used his strong
marking, straight kicking and sheer courage to maximum effect.
George
was a tireless worker in the interests of the Club and in later life
maintained his involvement through the Mandurah Sharks.
George ‘Rosa’ Prince was born on 21 May 1918 and passed away from a heart attack, 3rd September 2002 at the age of 84
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