Geoff Case facts for kids
Geoff Case (born September 18, 1935 – died June 22, 2018) was a famous Australian rules footballer. He played in Australia's top league, the Victorian Football League (VFL). Geoff was born in Victoria, Australia.
Who Was Geoff Case?
Geoff Case was a talented Australian rules footballer. He was known for being a tough and strong player in the midfield. The midfield is the central part of the field where players try to get the ball and move it towards their team's goal.
Playing for Melbourne
Geoff played 122 VFL games for the Melbourne Football Club. This club is often called the 'Demons'. He was a very important player for them during a very successful time.
Premiership Wins
Geoff Case helped Melbourne win four VFL Grand Finals. A Grand Final is the biggest game of the year, where the two best teams play to decide the champion. He was part of the winning teams in:
- 1955
- 1957
- 1959
- 1960
Winning four premierships is a huge achievement for any footballer!
A Young Retirement
Even though he was a great player, Geoff retired from football quite young. He stopped playing in 1962 when he was only twenty-six years old. He also had the honor of representing the VFL, which means he was chosen to play for a special team made up of the best players from the league.
Later Life
Geoff Case passed away on June 22, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia. He was 82 years old. He is remembered as a key player in Melbourne's golden era of football.
