Alby Rose
South Melbourne
AFL career
12 games11 goals
- Debut
- R1 1900 v ESS5 May 1900
- Most recent
- R7 1902 v MEL9 June 1902
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the local Pembroke Football Club, Alby Rose was an opportunistic forward who made the most of his limited chances at South Melbourne. Debuting for the Bloods at the turn of the century, Rose displayed a sharp eye for the big sticks, booting 11 goals in just 12 senior appearances—a respectable strike rate during the dead-ball era. Despite his efficiency in attack, he struggled to cement a regular spot in the side and left the VFL after three sporadic seasons. His sporting journey took a fascinating turn post-football when he ventured to South Africa, where he played First Class cricket for Transvaal, establishing a unique cross-continental legacy before his premature death in 1921.
Profile
- Born
- 01 Oct 1875
- Died
- 31 May 1921 (aged 45y 242d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Gardenvale, VIC
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Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the local Pembroke Football Club, Alby Rose was an opportunistic forward who made the most of his limited chances at South Melbourne. Debuting for the Bloods at the turn of the century, Rose displayed a sharp eye for the big sticks, booting 11 goals in just 12 senior appearances—a respectable strike rate during the dead-ball era. Despite his efficiency in attack, he struggled to cement a regular spot in the side and left the VFL after three sporadic seasons. His sporting journey took a fascinating turn post-football when he ventured to South Africa, where he played First Class cricket for Transvaal, establishing a unique cross-continental legacy before his premature death in 1921.