Geoff made his league debut for North in 1951 at the age of 21, giving good service in a variety of positions.  He also won an award for Most Unselfish Player in the B team that year.

In 1952 Geoff cemented his place in the league team, playing 19 games and winning the Most Improved Player award.  He was an integral part of the team that won the 1952 premiership, defeating Norwood by a then-record 18 goals. The 1952 Annual Report recorded his achievements thus:

“Finally forced his way into the side as centre-half forward and has not since looked back. The position player par excellence, he gave our attack stability and consistency, as well as winning a place in the state seconds. An excellent football brain and a nice eye for marks that look impossible. Two brilliant major round performances.”

Lawrie Jervis noted that the centre-half forward “Has played the position with brains and strength, teaming well with other forwards. Can play wing or centre”.

The following year of 1953 Geoff played 14 games and won the Best Placed Man award, and despite being dogged by injuries he won the Best Team Man award in 1954.  He continued to give good service in 1955, winning an award for Most Unselfish Player.  The 1955 Annual Report had this to say of him:

“A cool, steady player who exerts great influence over fellow forwards by his quick-thinking and effective teamwork.”

1956 was Geoff’s final year of league football when he received a Services Rendered Award for his 16 games.