Hugh Purse

This is the player profile for Hugh Purse, born in Hawthorn, Victoria in 1881. Played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. Represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships.

Player Details

Name: Hugh Purse
Full Name: Hugh Landles Purse
DOB: 02/10/1881
POB: Hawthorn, Victoria
DOD: 06/09/1952
Height: 182cm

Player History

Full Team History: Melbourne
Total Matches (Goals): 84 (26)
VFL/AFL Team History: Melbourne (1904-1909, 1912, 1915)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 84 (26)
Football Carnival Representation: Victoria (1908)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 122nd player to debut for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 84 matches played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL (1904-1909, 1912, 1915), with 13 as captain
Football Carnival Representation: Victoria
Football Carnival Representative Leader: Victoria / Victoria (VFL) vice-captain (1908)

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