Chris Laird

This is the player profile for Charles Norman Laird (a.k.a. Chris Laird), born in Ballarat, Victoria in 1893. He played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with South Melbourne in 1918. Laird also coached Leopold / South Melbourne Seconds.

Player Details

Name: Charles Laird
Full Name: Charles Norman Laird
Alias: Chris Laird
DOB: 20/05/1893
POB: Ballarat, Victoria
DOD: 14/12/1968
POD: South Melbourne, Victoria
Height: 180cm
Weight: 73kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1918-1922) - 59 matches, 99 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • South Melbourne (1918-1922)
      • 59 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
      • 1918 premiership won with South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1918 VFL Season South Melbourne 12 26 R05-14, SF, GF
1919 VFL Season South Melbourne 17 28 R01-06, R08-15, R17-18, SF
1920 VFL Season South Melbourne 5 9 R03, R05, R16-18
1921 VFL Season South Melbourne 12 11 R01-04, R08-14, R18
1922 VFL Season South Melbourne 13 25 R01-03, R05, R07, R10-14, R16-18