Curly Linton

This is the player profile for Albert Charles Linton (a.k.a. Curly Linton), born in Ulverstone, Tasmania in 1895. He played for North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He played for the Essendon Association, North Melbourne and Yarraville in the VFA/VFL.

Not to be confused with:
Albert Charles Linton (a.k.a. Alby Linton) (b. 18/11/1926) - Footscray

Player Details

Name: Albert Linton
Full Name: Albert Charles Linton
Alias: Curly Linton
DOB: 05/09/1895
POB: Ulverstone, Tasmania
DOD: 25/07/1985
POD: Melton South, Victoria
Height: 179cm
Weight: 72kg

Player History

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • North Melbourne (1925-1927)
      • 30 matches played for North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, with 2 as captain
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Essendon Association (1915)
      • 5 matches played for the Essendon Association in the VFA/VFL
    • North Melbourne (1922-1924)
      • 46 matches played for North Melbourne in the VFA/VFL
    • Yarraville (1928-1929)
      • 22 matches played for Yarraville in the VFA/VFL, with 1 as captain

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1915 VFA Season Essendon (A) 5 0 R08-12
1922 VFA Season North Melbourne 15 0 R02-05, R07, R10-12, R14-18, SF, PF
1923 VFA Season North Melbourne 14 0 R01-09, R14-18
1924 VFA Season North Melbourne 17 0 R01-11, R13-18
1925 VFL Season North Melbourne 10 0 R01-04, R11, R13-17
1926 VFL Season North Melbourne 17 2 R01-10, R12-18
1927 VFL Season North Melbourne 3 0 R01-03
1928 VFA Season Yarraville 12 0 R02-11, R13, R16
1929 VFA Season Yarraville 10 0 R04-08, R12-15, R18

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1926 VFL Season North Melbourne 2 R12, R16
1928 VFA Season Yarraville 1 R09

Relatives Details

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