Bert Howson

This is the player profile for Herbert Howson (a.k.a. Bert Howson), born in Newstead, Victoria in 1872. He played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. Howson also coached South Melbourne.

Player Details

Name: Herbert Howson
Alias: Bert Howson
DOB: 11/08/1872
POB: Newstead, Victoria
DOD: 08/05/1948
POD: Murrumbeena, Victoria
Height: 170cm

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1897-1908) - 152 matches, 2 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • South Melbourne (1897-1908)
      • 152 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, with 17 as captain

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1897 VFL Season South Melbourne 14 0 R01-14
1898 VFL Season South Melbourne 11 0 R01-05, R09, R13-14, RF1-3
1899 VFL Season South Melbourne 17 0 R02-14, RF1-3, GF
1900 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 0 R01-13, RF1-3
1901 VFL Season South Melbourne 13 1 R04-07, R09-14, S01-03
1902 VFL Season South Melbourne 15 0 R02-08, R10-14, S01-03
1903 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 0 R01-06, R08-14, S01-03
1904 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 0 R01-05, R07-14, S01-03
1905 VFL Season South Melbourne 15 0 R02-13, S01-03
1906 VFL Season South Melbourne 17 0 R01-14, S01-03
1907 VFL Season South Melbourne 1 1 R05
1908 VFL Season South Melbourne 1 0 R14

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1906 VFL Season South Melbourne 17 R01-14, S01-03