About Peter Wilson
Born 1963. Peter Wilson is an australian rules football player.
Peter Eric McKenzie Wilson (born 15 November 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented and in the Australian Football League (AFL). He wore the number 9 guersey.
Recruited to Western Australian powerhouse from Lynwood, Wilson is best known for his performance in the 1992 Grand Final, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he kicked two goals, including a famous "over-the-head" kick in the third quarter.
Wilson played 117 games for the Eagles and 54 for the Richmond Tigers in the AFL. Prior to this he played in the West Australian Football League for East Fremantle Football Club, representing the club 101 times (including the 1985 Premiership). Wilson was named All-Australian in 1986
Statistics
171 123 109 1982 879 2861 632 270 0.7 0.6 11.6 5.1 16.7 3.7 1.6 18
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Who is Peter Wilson?
Australian rules footballer, born 1963
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Peter Wilson was born on 15 November 1963.
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Peter Wilson is an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Wilson (Australian rules footballer)
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