Paddy O'Brien

This is the player profile for Paddy O'Brien, born in Footscray, Victoria in 1893. Played for Carlton and Footscray in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Carlton (1914, 1915). Represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships, and was selected as captain for Victoria in 1924. Paddy O'Brien also coached Carlton.

Player Details

Name: Patrick O'Brien
Full Name: Patrick Joseph O'Brien
Alias: Paddy O'Brien
DOB: 16/04/1893
POB: Footscray, Victoria
DOD: 25/03/1964
Height: 183cm
Weight: 86kg
VFL/AFL Position (est.): Key Defender

Player History

Full Team History: Carlton, Footscray
Total Matches (Goals): 182 (7)
VFL/AFL Team History: Carlton (1913-1925), Footscray (1925-1926)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 182 (7)
Football Carnival Representation: Victoria (1924)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 275th player to debut for Carlton in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 167 matches played for Carlton in the VFL/AFL (1913-1925), with 19 as captain
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1914, 1915 premierships won with Carlton in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Debutant: 34th player to debut for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 15 matches played for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL (1925-1926)
Football Carnival Representation: Victoria
Football Carnival Representative Leader: Victoria / Victoria (VFL) captain (1924)