Bert Franks

This is the player profile for Albert William Franks (a.k.a. Bert Franks), born in Costerfield, Victoria in 1880. He played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with South Melbourne in 1909. He also represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships.

Player Details

Name: Albert Franks
Full Name: Albert William Franks
Alias: Bert Franks
DOB: 11/03/1880
POB: Costerfield, Victoria
DOD: 14/09/1951
POD: Fitzroy, Victoria
Height: 180cm
Weight: 92kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1906-1910, 1912-1913) - 99 matches, 63 goals
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative History:

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • South Melbourne (1906-1910, 1912-1913)
      • 99 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
      • 1909 premiership won with South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative Accolades:
    • Victoria (1908)
      • 3 matches played for Victoria in football carnivals / championships

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1906 VFL Season South Melbourne 13 8 R04-06, R08-14, S01-03
1907 VFL Season South Melbourne 15 10 R01-14, S01
1908 VFL Season South Melbourne 15 6 R04-18
1909 VFL Season South Melbourne 21 13 R01-18, SF, PF, GF
1910 VFL Season South Melbourne 6 4 R01-06
1912 VFL Season South Melbourne 18 17 R01-14, R17-18, SF, GF
1913 VFL Season South Melbourne 11 5 R01-05, R14-18, SF