Harry Purdy

This is the player profile for 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.

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
VFL/AFL Position (est.): Ruckman

Player History

Full Team History: South Melbourne
Total Matches (Goals): 74 (16)
VFL/AFL Team History: South Melbourne (1897-1901)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 72 (16)
VFA/VFL Team History: South Melbourne (1890)
VFA/VFL Matches (Goals): 2 (0)

Player Accolades

VFA/VFL Matches Played: 2 matches played for South Melbourne in the VFA/VFL (1890), with 1 as captain
VFA/VFL Premierships: 1890 premiership won with South Melbourne in the VFA/VFL
VFL/AFL Debutant: 15th player to debut for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 72 matches played for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL (1897-1901)

Season Chart

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