Frank Nielsen

This is the player profile for Francis Ormond Nielsen (a.k.a. Frank Nielsen), born in Preston, Victoria in 1891. He played for Footscray in the VFL/AFL. He played for Footscray in the VFA/VFL, winning two premierships with Footscray (1923, 1924).

Player Details

Name: Francis Nielsen
Full Name: Francis Ormond Nielsen
Alias: Frank Nielsen
DOB: 01/03/1891
POB: Preston, Victoria
DOD: 03/12/1970
POD: Heidelberg, Victoria
Height: 178cm
Weight: 73kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1925) - 4 matches, 0 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1921-1924) - 73 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Footscray (1925)
      • 4 matches played for Footscray in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Footscray (1921-1924)
      • 73 matches played for Footscray in the VFA/VFL
      • 1923, 1924 premierships won with Footscray in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1921 VFA Season Footscray 18 0 R02, R04-07, R09-12, R14-18, SF, PF, PR, GF
1922 VFA Season Footscray 17 0 R02-04, R06-13, R15-18, SF, GF
1923 VFA Season Footscray 20 0 R01-08, R10-18, SF, PF, GF
1924 VFA Season Footscray 18 0 R01-06, R09-18, SF, GF
1925 VFL Season Footscray 4 0 R01, R04-05, R07