Brian Sampson (footballer)

Sampson played in many positions during his time at Essendon and was particularly strong in the air.

He debuted in 1959 and finished the year as the resting-back pocket ruckman, in their losing Grand Final side.

[5][6] During his last years Brian worked to fulfill his dream of publishing a book of his Bonsai Art.

And ceramics are highlighted throughout Brian's bonsai art including figurines he created.

[8] Brain was also a gifted painter; again featuring Australian Native Forests and water scenes, a few of these signed paintings are photographed in his (2013) book, and in art collections around Melbourne.