Ray Nilsson

Ray Nilsson (born 26 November 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the VFL during the early 1960s.

Ray Nilsson
Personal information
Date of birth	(1938-11-26)26 November 1938
Original team(s)	Melbourne U-19s
Debut	Round 8, 1960, Melbourne vs. Footscray, at the MCG
Height	177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	68 kg (150 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1960–1963	Melbourne	41 (44)
1964–1965	South Melbourne	21 (10)
Total		62 (54)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Nilsson was used as a rover and in the forward pocket at Melbourne but played as a wingman when he crossed to South Melbourne in 1964. He had been a member of Melbourne's 1960 premiership team, coming off the bench. A good performer in finals football, he kicked a career high four goals in the 1962 Semi Final against Carlton at the MCG.

References

• Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.

External links

• Ray Nilsson's playing statistics from AFL Tables