Albert Trim
South Melbourne and Carlton
AFL career
101 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1898 v CAR14 May 1898
- Most recent
- GF 1904 v FIT17 Sept 1904
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the gold rush town of Beechworth, Albert Trim arrived in the VFL after tasting premiership success in the Ovens & Murray league. He quickly established himself as a resolute backman for South Melbourne, known for his defensive discipline in an era where defenders stayed deep—a role reflected in his career tally of zero goals. His tenure at the Lakeside Oval was highlighted by his leadership qualities, culminating in his appointment as club captain for the 1901 season, though he experienced the heartbreak of a Grand Final loss against Fitzroy in 1899.
Trim crossed to Carlton in 1903, adding experienced steel to the Blues' defensive unit. His standing in the game was reinforced by regular selection for the VFL in interstate matches, a significant honour that underlined his status as one of the premier defenders of the competition. Despite his individual consistency, the ultimate prize continued to elude him; he played in a second losing Grand Final with Carlton in 1904. Following his VFL career, he moved west and captained South Fremantle, cementing a reputation as a natural leader across two states.
Profile
- Born
- 06 Oct 1875
- Died
- 11 July 1954 (aged 78y 278d)
- Birthplace
- Beechworth, VIC
- Deathplace
- Subiaco, WA
Teams
Honours
- South Melbourne/Sydney captain1901
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the gold rush town of Beechworth, Albert Trim arrived in the VFL after tasting premiership success in the Ovens & Murray league. He quickly established himself as a resolute backman for South Melbourne, known for his defensive discipline in an era where defenders stayed deep—a role reflected in his career tally of zero goals. His tenure at the Lakeside Oval was highlighted by his leadership qualities, culminating in his appointment as club captain for the 1901 season, though he experienced the heartbreak of a Grand Final loss against Fitzroy in 1899.
Trim crossed to Carlton in 1903, adding experienced steel to the Blues' defensive unit. His standing in the game was reinforced by regular selection for the VFL in interstate matches, a significant honour that underlined his status as one of the premier defenders of the competition. Despite his individual consistency, the ultimate prize continued to elude him; he played in a second losing Grand Final with Carlton in 1904. Following his VFL career, he moved west and captained South Fremantle, cementing a reputation as a natural leader across two states.