Wally Sykes

This is the player profile for Walter Frederick Victor Sykes (a.k.a. Wally Sykes), born in Fitzroy, Victoria in 1881. He played for Collingwood and Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He played for Richmond in the VFA/VFL, winning a premiership with Richmond in 1905.

Player Details

Name: Walter Sykes
Full Name: Walter Frederick Victor Sykes
Alias: Wally Sykes
DOB: 02/05/1881
POB: Fitzroy, Victoria
DOD: 04/10/1967
POD: Queensland
Height: 170cm

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1904, 1907-1912) - 43 matches, 17 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (1905-1906) - 33 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Collingwood (1904)
      • 2 matches played for Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
    • Melbourne (1907-1912)
      • 41 matches played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Richmond (1905-1906)
      • 33 matches played for Richmond in the VFA/VFL
      • 1905 premiership won with Richmond in the VFA/VFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1904 VFL Season Collingwood 2 0 R01-02
1905 VFA Season Richmond 19 0 R02-17, SF, PF, GF
1906 VFA Season Richmond 14 0 R04-06, R08-11, R13-18, SF
1907 VFL Season Melbourne 6 1 R01-02, R05, R07-08, R10
1908 VFL Season Melbourne 13 3 R01-04, R08-10, R13-18
1909 VFL Season Melbourne 6 3 R04, R11-12, R16-18
1910 VFL Season Melbourne 8 3 R01-02, R05-06, R15-18
1911 VFL Season Melbourne 5 4 R01, R06, R08, R10, R17
1912 VFL Season Melbourne 3 3 R10, R12, R16