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'''William Gordon "Cocker" Strang''' (10 February 1908 &ndash; 8 October 1951)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130354684 |title=Death of star footballer. |newspaper=The News |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=8 October 1951 |accessdate=9 September 2014 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> was an [[Australian rules football]]er who played in the [[Victorian Football League (1897–1989)|Victorian Football League]] for the [[Richmond Football Club]] between 1931 and 1936.
'''William Gordon "Cocker" Strang''' (10 February 1908 &ndash; 8 October 1951)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130354684 |title=Death of star footballer. |newspaper=The News |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=8 October 1951 |accessdate=9 September 2014 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> was an [[Australian rules football]]er who played in the [[Victorian Football League (1897–1989)|Victorian Football League]] for the [[Richmond Football Club]] between 1931 and 1936.


==Family==
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Strang first came under notice when he kicked 10 goals for Jindera FC in the Albury & Border Football Association, in 1927.<ref>{{cite web |title=1927 - Jindera |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236062160 |publisher=The Corowa Free Press (NSW) |access-date=22 January 2022 |pages=5 |date=15 July 1927}}</ref>

He was the son of [[Bill Strang (footballer)|Bill Strang]], who played for South Melbourne between 1904 and 1913 (and was South Melbourne's leading goal-kicker in 1913)<ref>[http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/B/Bill_Strang.html AFL Statistics: Bill Strang]</ref>
He was the son of [[Bill Strang (footballer)|Bill Strang]], who played for South Melbourne between 1904 and 1913 (and was South Melbourne's leading goal-kicker in 1913)<ref>[http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/B/Bill_Strang.html AFL Statistics: Bill Strang]</ref>

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He was the brother of [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]] premiership player [[Doug Strang]] and uncle of dual [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]] premiership player [[Geoff Strang]] and 1967 Tiger's premiership player [[John Perry (footballer)|John Perry]]. His (and Doug's) other brothers, [[Colin Strang (footballer)|Colin Strang]] and [[Allan Strang]]<ref>[http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/A/Allan_Strang_gm.html AFL Statistics: Allan Strang.]</ref> also played VFL football: for St Kilda (2 games, 1933), and South Melbourne (15 games, 1947–1948),<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18075123 Former N.S.W. Rules Stars, ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', (Saturday, 19 June 1948), p.9.]</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22722023 South Player at Williamstown, ''The Argus'', (Monday 11 April 1949), p.13.]</ref> respectively.

==Football==
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Strang first came under notice when he kicked 10 goals for Jindera FC in the Albury & Border Football Association, in 1927.<ref>{{cite web |title=1927 - Jindera |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236062160 |publisher=The Corowa Free Press (NSW) |access-date=22 January 2022 |pages=5 |date=15 July 1927}}</ref>


After a year in Tasmania as captain-coach of North Launceston, he returned to Richmond, and played all of Richmond's 18 matches in the 1938 season, scoring 6 goals.
After a year in Tasmania as captain-coach of North Launceston, he returned to Richmond, and played all of Richmond's 18 matches in the 1938 season, scoring 6 goals.
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He then transferred to [[Wodonga Football Club|Wodonga]] as captain-coach in 1939.
He then transferred to [[Wodonga Football Club|Wodonga]] as captain-coach in 1939.


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===Richmond===
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He was the brother of [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]] premiership player [[Doug Strang]] and uncle of dual [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]] premiership player [[Geoff Strang]] and 1967 Tiger's premiership player [[John Perry (footballer)|John Perry]]. His (and Doug's) other brothers, [[Colin Strang (footballer)|Colin Strang]] and [[Allan Strang]]<ref>[http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/A/Allan_Strang_gm.html AFL Statistics: Allan Strang.]</ref> also played VFL football: for St Kilda (2 games, 1933), and South Melbourne (15 games, 1947–1948),<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18075123 Former N.S.W. Rules Stars, ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', (Saturday, 19 June 1948), p.9.]</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22722023 South Player at Williamstown, ''The Argus'', (Monday 11 April 1949), p.13.]</ref> respectively.

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==Richmond==
Along with his brother Doug (who was selected at full-forward), he made his debut for Richmond in the first round of the 1931 season, on 2 May 1931, at centre half-back; ''The Argus'' commented that, on debut, he had "showed grit" and had "kicked well".<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page483560 Football: Great Last Quarter: Richmond's Recovery at Carlton, ''The Argus'', (Monday, 4 May 1931), pp.]</ref>
Along with his brother Doug (who was selected at full-forward), he made his debut for Richmond in the first round of the 1931 season, on 2 May 1931, at centre half-back; ''The Argus'' commented that, on debut, he had "showed grit" and had "kicked well".<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page483560 Football: Great Last Quarter: Richmond's Recovery at Carlton, ''The Argus'', (Monday, 4 May 1931), pp.]</ref>


==North Launceston==
===North Launceston===
In 1937 he coached [[North Launceston Football Club|North Launceston]] to runner-up position in the [[Northern Tasmanian Football Association (1886–1986)|Northern Tasmanian Football Association]]; and, despite rumours to the contrary, he did not apply for the position of coach in the 1938 season.<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29205562 Strang in Melbourne: Probably Available to Play with Richmond, ''The Mercury'', (Wednesday, 16 February 1938), p.13.]</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29215600 Football: Strang Was Not Applicant, ''The Mercury'', (Tuesday, 25 January 1938), p.9.]</ref>
In 1937 he coached [[North Launceston Football Club|North Launceston]] to runner-up position in the [[Northern Tasmanian Football Association (1886–1986)|Northern Tasmanian Football Association]]; and, despite rumours to the contrary, he did not apply for the position of coach in the 1938 season.<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29205562 Strang in Melbourne: Probably Available to Play with Richmond, ''The Mercury'', (Wednesday, 16 February 1938), p.13.]</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29215600 Football: Strang Was Not Applicant, ''The Mercury'', (Tuesday, 25 January 1938), p.9.]</ref>


==Richmond==
===Richmond===
He returned to play for Richmond in 1938;<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11159119 Strang, Crowe Cleared, ''The Argus'', (Saturday, 23 April 1938), p.15.]</ref> and he played in each of Richmond's 18 games that season.
He returned to play for Richmond in 1938;<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11159119 Strang, Crowe Cleared, ''The Argus'', (Saturday, 23 April 1938), p.15.]</ref> and he played in each of Richmond's 18 games that season.


==Wodonga==
===Wodonga===
In May 1939, Strong took over the Railway Hotel in Wodonga and Richmond cleared Strang to [[Wodonga Football Club|Wodonga]].<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12129414 League and V.F.A.: Question of Clearances, ''The Argus'', (Thursday, 18 May 1939), p.26.]</ref>
In May 1939, Strang took over the Railway Hotel in Wodonga and Richmond cleared him to [[Wodonga Football Club|Wodonga]].<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12129414 League and V.F.A.: Question of Clearances, ''The Argus'', (Thursday, 18 May 1939), p.26.]</ref>


Strang polled the most votes in the 1939 [[Ovens and Murray Football League]] Best & Fairest Award, the Morris Medal, but was suspended by the O&MFL Tribunal during the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=1940 - O&MFL Morris Medal Disqualification |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/239351510 |via=Trove Newspapers |work=The Corowa Free Press }}</ref> He went onto win the Morris Medal in 1940.<ref>{{cite web |title=1940 - O&MFL - Morris Medal votes |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/255003746 |via=Trove Newspapers |work=Border Morning Mail }}</ref> He also won Wodonga's best and fairest in 1939 and 1940.<ref>[http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-6190-80838-0-0&sID=119125 Senior Best & Fairest]</ref>
Strang polled the most votes in the 1939 [[Ovens and Murray Football League]] Best & Fairest Award, the Morris Medal, but was suspended by the O&MFL Tribunal during the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=1940 - O&MFL Morris Medal Disqualification |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/239351510 |via=Trove Newspapers |work=The Corowa Free Press }}</ref> He went onto win the Morris Medal in 1940.<ref>{{cite web |title=1940 - O&MFL - Morris Medal votes |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/255003746 |via=Trove Newspapers |work=Border Morning Mail }}</ref> He also won Wodonga's best and fairest in 1939 and 1940.<ref>[http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-6190-80838-0-0&sID=119125 Senior Best & Fairest]</ref>


In 1939 he coached Wodonga in a losing Grand Final over an [[Albury Football Club|Albury team]] that was coached by his brother, Doug.<ref>[http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/footy-club-pays-tribute-to-hero/504364.aspx Jones, H., "Footy club pays tribute to hero", ''The Border Mail'', (25 April 2006).]</ref>
In 1939 he coached Wodonga in a losing Grand Final against an [[Albury Football Club|Albury team]] that was coached by his brother, Doug.<ref>[http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/footy-club-pays-tribute-to-hero/504364.aspx Jones, H., "Footy club pays tribute to hero", ''The Border Mail'', (25 April 2006).]</ref>


The [[Ovens and Murray Football League]] premiers in 1939 was the [[Albury Football Club]].<ref>{{cite web |title=1939 - O&MFL Grand Final match review |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/239352636 |via=Trove Newspapers |work=The Corowa Free Press }}</ref>
The [[Ovens and Murray Football League]] premiers in 1939 was the [[Albury Football Club]].<ref>{{cite web |title=1939 - O&MFL Grand Final match review |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/239352636 |via=Trove Newspapers |work=The Corowa Free Press }}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
He collapsed at his residence in Wodonga on 8 October 1951 and, later that day, died at Albury Hospital.<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article267973201 "Gordon Strang Collapses and Dies",] ''The Border Morning Mail'', (8 October 1951) p.&nbsp;1.</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164502388 "Death of Gordon Strong Saddens Admirers",] ''The (Emerald Hill) Record'', (13 October 1951), p.&nbsp;3.</ref>
He collapsed at his residence in Wodonga on 8 October 1951 and, later that day, died at Albury Hospital.<ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article267973201 "Gordon Strang Collapses and Dies"], ''The Border Morning Mail'', (8 October 1951) p.&nbsp;1.</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164502388 "Death of Gordon Strong Saddens Admirers"], ''The (Emerald Hill) Record'', (13 October 1951), p.&nbsp;3.</ref><ref>[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article267982869 "Funeral of Mr W. G. Strang"], ''The Border Morning Mail'', (16 October 1951), p.&nbsp;2.</ref>


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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Latest revision as of 04:27, 21 April 2024

Gordon Strang
Personal information
Full name William Gordon Strang
Date of birth 10 February 1908[1]
Place of birth Waverley, New South Wales[2]
Date of death 8 October 1951(1951-10-08) (aged 43)
Place of death Wodonga, Victoria
Original team(s) Jindera, East Albury
Debut 2 May 1931 (round 1), Richmond vs. Carlton, at Princes Park
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 82.5 kg (182 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1931–1936, 1938 Richmond 116 (108)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1938.
Career highlights
  • Richmond Premiership Player 1932, 1934
  • Interstate Games:- 9
  • Richmond – Team of the Century
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

William Gordon "Cocker" Strang (10 February 1908 – 8 October 1951)[3] was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League for the Richmond Football Club between 1931 and 1936.

Family[edit]

He was the son of Bill Strang, who played for South Melbourne between 1904 and 1913 (and was South Melbourne's leading goal-kicker in 1913)[4]

He was the brother of Richmond premiership player Doug Strang and uncle of dual Richmond premiership player Geoff Strang and 1967 Tiger's premiership player John Perry. His (and Doug's) other brothers, Colin Strang and Allan Strang[5] also played VFL football: for St Kilda (2 games, 1933), and South Melbourne (15 games, 1947–1948),[6][7] respectively.

Football[edit]

Strang first came under notice when he kicked 10 goals for Jindera FC in the Albury & Border Football Association, in 1927.[8]

After a year in Tasmania as captain-coach of North Launceston, he returned to Richmond, and played all of Richmond's 18 matches in the 1938 season, scoring 6 goals.

He then transferred to Wodonga as captain-coach in 1939.

Richmond[edit]

Along with his brother Doug (who was selected at full-forward), he made his debut for Richmond in the first round of the 1931 season, on 2 May 1931, at centre half-back; The Argus commented that, on debut, he had "showed grit" and had "kicked well".[9]

North Launceston[edit]

In 1937 he coached North Launceston to runner-up position in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association; and, despite rumours to the contrary, he did not apply for the position of coach in the 1938 season.[10][11]

Richmond[edit]

He returned to play for Richmond in 1938;[12] and he played in each of Richmond's 18 games that season.

Wodonga[edit]

In May 1939, Strang took over the Railway Hotel in Wodonga and Richmond cleared him to Wodonga.[13]

Strang polled the most votes in the 1939 Ovens and Murray Football League Best & Fairest Award, the Morris Medal, but was suspended by the O&MFL Tribunal during the season.[14] He went onto win the Morris Medal in 1940.[15] He also won Wodonga's best and fairest in 1939 and 1940.[16]

In 1939 he coached Wodonga in a losing Grand Final against an Albury team that was coached by his brother, Doug.[17]

The Ovens and Murray Football League premiers in 1939 was the Albury Football Club.[18]

Death[edit]

He collapsed at his residence in Wodonga on 8 October 1951 and, later that day, died at Albury Hospital.[19][20][21]

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ "AFL Tables – Gordon Strang – Stats – Statistics". AFL Tables. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Family Notices". The Sydney Mail And New South Wales Advertiser. Vol. LXXXV, no. 2418. Sydney, New South Wales. 11 March 1908. p. 701.
  3. ^ "Death of star footballer". The News. Adelaide, South Australia. 8 October 1951. p. 2. Retrieved 9 September 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ AFL Statistics: Bill Strang
  5. ^ AFL Statistics: Allan Strang.
  6. ^ Former N.S.W. Rules Stars, The Sydney Morning Herald, (Saturday, 19 June 1948), p.9.
  7. ^ South Player at Williamstown, The Argus, (Monday 11 April 1949), p.13.
  8. ^ "1927 - Jindera". The Corowa Free Press (NSW). 15 July 1927. p. 5. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  9. ^ Football: Great Last Quarter: Richmond's Recovery at Carlton, The Argus, (Monday, 4 May 1931), pp.
  10. ^ Strang in Melbourne: Probably Available to Play with Richmond, The Mercury, (Wednesday, 16 February 1938), p.13.
  11. ^ Football: Strang Was Not Applicant, The Mercury, (Tuesday, 25 January 1938), p.9.
  12. ^ Strang, Crowe Cleared, The Argus, (Saturday, 23 April 1938), p.15.
  13. ^ League and V.F.A.: Question of Clearances, The Argus, (Thursday, 18 May 1939), p.26.
  14. ^ "1940 - O&MFL Morris Medal Disqualification". The Corowa Free Press – via Trove Newspapers.
  15. ^ "1940 - O&MFL - Morris Medal votes". Border Morning Mail – via Trove Newspapers.
  16. ^ Senior Best & Fairest
  17. ^ Jones, H., "Footy club pays tribute to hero", The Border Mail, (25 April 2006).
  18. ^ "1939 - O&MFL Grand Final match review". The Corowa Free Press – via Trove Newspapers.
  19. ^ "Gordon Strang Collapses and Dies", The Border Morning Mail, (8 October 1951) p. 1.
  20. ^ "Death of Gordon Strong Saddens Admirers", The (Emerald Hill) Record, (13 October 1951), p. 3.
  21. ^ "Funeral of Mr W. G. Strang", The Border Morning Mail, (16 October 1951), p. 2.

References[edit]

  • Hogan P: The Tigers of Old, Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996

External links[edit]

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