Greg Sharp

Playing Career: 1981 - 1983
Debut: Round 4, 1981 v Footscray, aged 21 years, 266 days
Carlton Player No. 892
Games: 11
Goals: 3
Last game: Round 11, 1983 v Essendon, aged 23 years, 311 days
Guernsey No. 29
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 88 kg
DOB: July 28, 1959

Greg Sharp was a solid, wingman and key defender in the early 1980's.

Sharp was recruited from NSW side Western Suburbs in 1978, after he had played in their 1977 premiership and was runner-up for NSW Rookie of the Year in 1977. He was recommended to the Blues by former Carlton U/19's and Reserves player Ian Harry who was Sharp's coach whilst playing for Western Suburbs, ironically, both players would wear the No.29 guernsey at Carlton.

Sharp debuted in 1981, playing 9 games in our Premiership Year, but only managed 2 thereafter for the Blues. He also played in the losing 1981 Escort Cup Grand Final against Essendon, where Tim Watson's leap over Doull is stuck in footy folklore.

Sharp was later transferred to St Kilda for the 1984 season where he played a further six games and kicked one goal. Sharp debuted in round 1 of the 1984 season at full-back for the Saints, later that season another debutant for the Saints who would take the full-back role for many years to come was a young Danny Frawley who would play 240 games for the Saints.

Career Highlights

1979 Mrs McTeggart Reserves Most Improved Award

Video

Links

Articles: A Memorable Game...with Greg Sharp

Blueseum: Summary of playing statistics for Greg Sharp

Gallery

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1981 Night GF Vs Essendon.
1978 - Greg Sharp joins Blues 06/04/78.
1978 Sharp & Galt transfer to the Blues 30/03/78.
1977 Greg Sharp to the Blues? (23/06/77).
1983 Rd 11 - Greg Sharp.
1984 - Greg Sharp cleared to St Kilda (19/04/84).
1981 - Greg Sharp.
Greg Sharp.
Greg Sharp.
1982 Profile - Greg Sharp.
1984 - Saints chase Blue Greg Sharp.
1981 Rd 11 - Greg Sharp gets a kick as Wayne Schimmelbusch applies pressure.
1982 - Greg Sharp.Team Poster.
1978 - Greg Sharp.1978 Team Photo.
1981 - Greg Sharp.
1981 Rd 7 - Greg Sharp about to drive the ball long.
1983 - Greg Sharp.
1983 Rd 14 – Reserves match; Greg Sharp spoils opponent and watched by Neil Gaghan (52).
1981 - Greg Sharp.
1981 Rd 5 - Greg Sharp vs St Kilda.
1981 Rd 5 - Greg Sharp vs St Kilda.