Alf Bartlett
Fitzroy
AFL career
79 games5 goals
- Debut
- R4 1901 v STK18 May 1901
- Most recent
- R13 1907 v ESS3 Aug 1907
Stats
Bio
Recruited from North Melbourne in the VFA, Alf Bartlett established himself as a sturdy pillar in Fitzroy's defence during the early 1900s. Predominantly operating as a back pocket, he was a defensive-minded player known for his reliability and discipline rather than flashy play or offensive drive. His career perfectly coincided with the Maroons' golden era, allowing him to play a vital role in the club's back-to-back premiership triumphs in 1904 and 1905. Bartlett remained a fixture in the senior side until his retirement following the 1907 season, remembered as a dual premiership player who performed the unheralded work deep in defence.
Profile
- Born
- 07 July 1878
- Died
- 03 Jan 1926 (aged 47y 180d)
- Birthplace
- Kensington, United Kingdom
- Deathplace
- Richmond, VIC
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1904
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from North Melbourne in the VFA, Alf Bartlett established himself as a sturdy pillar in Fitzroy's defence during the early 1900s. Predominantly operating as a back pocket, he was a defensive-minded player known for his reliability and discipline rather than flashy play or offensive drive. His career perfectly coincided with the Maroons' golden era, allowing him to play a vital role in the club's back-to-back premiership triumphs in 1904 and 1905. Bartlett remained a fixture in the senior side until his retirement following the 1907 season, remembered as a dual premiership player who performed the unheralded work deep in defence.