Harry Purdy

This is the player profile for Henry Robert Purdy (a.k.a. Harry Purdy), born in Learmonth, Victoria in 1867. He played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He played for South Melbourne in the VFA/VFL, winning a premiership with South Melbourne in 1890.

Not to be confused with:
Henry Frederick Burnett Purdy (a.k.a. Harry Purdy) (b. 18/03/1898) - South Melbourne

Player Details

Name: Henry Purdy
Full Name: Henry Robert Purdy
Alias: Harry Purdy
DOB: 28/08/1867
POB: Learmonth, Victoria
DOD: 26/11/1922
POD: Brighton, Victoria
Height: 171cm
Weight: 71kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1897-1901) - 72 matches, 16 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1890) - 2 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • South Melbourne (1890)
      • 2 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFA/VFL, with 1 as captain
      • 1890 premiership won with South Melbourne in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1890 VFA Season South Melbourne 2 0 R01, R21
1897 VFL Season South Melbourne 13 3 R01-07, R09-14
1898 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 4 R02-14, RF1-3
1899 VFL Season South Melbourne 15 1 R01-04, R06-11, R13-14, RF1-3
1900 VFL Season South Melbourne 16 5 R01-13, RF1-3
1901 VFL Season South Melbourne 12 3 R01-03, R06-14

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1890 VFA Season South Melbourne 1 R21

Relatives Details

Children