Dick Gibson

This is the player profile for Richard Gibson (a.k.a. Dick Gibson), born in Williamstown, Victoria in 1866. He played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. Gibson also officiated as a field umpire and as a boundary umpire.

Player Details

Name: Richard Gibson
Alias: Dick Gibson
DOB: 13/07/1866
POB: Williamstown, Victoria
DOD: 28/10/1943
POD: Ascot Vale, Victoria
Height: 180cm

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1897-1898) - 29 matches, 9 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • South Melbourne (1897-1898)
      • 29 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, with 2 as captain
      • Team vice-captain for South Melbourne (1897-1898) in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1897 VFL Season South Melbourne 13 3 R01-09, R11-14
1898 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 6 R01-10, R12-14, RF1-3

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1898 VFL Season South Melbourne 2 R03, R14

Vice-Captain History

The season history for match day vice-captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1897 VFL Season South Melbourne 13 R01-09, R11-14
1898 VFL Season South Melbourne 14 R01-02, R04-10, R12-13, RF1-3

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1897 VFL Season South Melbourne Vice-Cap. 14 R01-14
1898 VFL Season South Melbourne Vice-Cap. 17 R01-14, RF1-3