Alf Pontin
Geelong
AFL career
13 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v ESS8 May 1897
- Most recent
- SR3 1897 v COL4 Sept 1897
Stats
Bio
A seasoned campaigner from Geelong's VFA era, Alf Pontin transitioned into the inaugural VFL competition in 1897 as an experienced 27-year-old. Having already established himself in the pre-league years, he featured in 13 matches during that historic first season, serving as a reliable presence in the backline. While rarely venturing forward—registering just a single goal during his VFL tenure—Pontin provided stability in defence for the Pivotonians during the league's infancy. His time at the elite level concluded at the end of the year, marking him as one of the pivotal foundation players who bridged the gap between the colonial association and the modern competition.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Sept 1869
- Died
- 07 Mar 1930 (aged 60y 166d)
- Birthplace
- Geelong, VIC
- Deathplace
- Richmond, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA seasoned campaigner from Geelong's VFA era, Alf Pontin transitioned into the inaugural VFL competition in 1897 as an experienced 27-year-old. Having already established himself in the pre-league years, he featured in 13 matches during that historic first season, serving as a reliable presence in the backline. While rarely venturing forward—registering just a single goal during his VFL tenure—Pontin provided stability in defence for the Pivotonians during the league's infancy. His time at the elite level concluded at the end of the year, marking him as one of the pivotal foundation players who bridged the gap between the colonial association and the modern competition.