Bernie Hore


William Bernard "Bernie" Hore was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League.
Hore, was a defender, who could also play as a ruckman.
Hore came to the VFL from Rand, New South Wales.

Richmond (VFL)

According to evidence given by Mr J. Smith of the Richmond Football Club on 13 May 1936 to the VFL's Permit and Umpires' Committee,

Geelong (VFL)

He made most of his appearances in 1937 and 1938, playing 19 games in each year. In the 1937 VFL Grand Final win over Collingwood, Hore had 21 kicks from the back pocket.

Coburg (VFA)

He also played for Victorian Football Association club Coburg, crossing without a clearance in 1941 during the throw-pass era; however he missed the 1941 Grand Final through suspension.

Military service

He served in the Northern Territory with the 23rd/21st Battalion during World War II.

Coburg (VFA)

He returned to play with Coburg after the war.

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