Charlie Forbes

This is the player profile for Charles Forbes (a.k.a. Charlie Forbes), born in West Melbourne, Victoria in 1865. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Essendon in 1897. He played for Essendon in the VFA/VFL.

Not to be confused with:
Charles Melbourne Forbes (a.k.a. Jim Forbes) (b. 26/12/1908) - St Kilda

Player Details

Name: Charles Forbes
Alias: Charlie Forbes
DOB: 08/05/1865
POB: West Melbourne, Victoria
DOD: 20/06/1922
POD: West Melbourne, Victoria
Height: 191cm
Weight: 84kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1897-1902) - 52 matches, 13 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1890, 1895) - 2 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1897-1902)
      • 52 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • 1897 premiership won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1890, 1895)
      • 2 matches played for Essendon in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1890 VFA Season Essendon 1 0 R01
1895 VFA Season Essendon 1 0 R10
1897 VFL Season Essendon 16 2 R01-03, R05-14, RF1-3
1898 VFL Season Essendon 15 4 R02-03, R05-06, R08-14, RF1-3, GF
1899 VFL Season Essendon 11 2 R01-02, R05-08, R10-14
1900 VFL Season Essendon 4 5 R03, R12-14
1901 VFL Season Essendon 5 0 R03-04, R07, R11-12
1902 VFL Season Essendon 1 0 R14