Bob Bonnett in play
Bob Bonnett in play - Port Melbourne Football Club Archives

Champion Goalkickers of Port

In 2014, Port Melbourne Football Club named the ends of North Port Oval after two of the Borough’s champion goalkickers. Bob Bonnett’s career from 1952-1963 included 933 goals across227 games, and he led Port’s goalkicking in each season, including a century in 1961. The other end of the ground was named after Fred Cook, who was coached by Bonnett during his 258 game career between 1971 and 1984. Cook kicked 1238 goals in his time at the Borough, holding the records for most games and most goals with the club.

by pastportproject on April 18, 2016


Bob Bonnett and Fred Cook
Bob Bonnett and Fred Cook

Port Melbourne Football Club Archives

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