Alf Sampson
Footscray
AFL career
60 games4 goals
- Debut
- R18 1935 v CAR7 Sept 1935
- Most recent
- SF 1946 v MEL7 Sept 1946
Stats
Bio
Alf Sampson was a reliable key defender who arrived at Footscray from the Wimmera town of Rupanyup, following in the footsteps of his older brother John. Standing 185cm, he established himself as a formidable fullback capable of nullifying opposition spearheads with his disciplined defensive work. His VFL tenure was significantly disrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the RAAF, resulting in a fragmented career of 60 games spread across more than a decade. After a final season with the Bulldogs in 1946, he crossed to the VFA and became a stalwart for Williamstown, anchoring the Seagulls' backline and playing a pivotal role in their 1949 premiership triumph.
Profile
- Born
- 27 May 1912
- Died
- 17 Jan 2001 (aged 88y 235d)
- Birthplace
- Rupanyup, VIC
- Deathplace
- Hamilton, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionAlf Sampson was a reliable key defender who arrived at Footscray from the Wimmera town of Rupanyup, following in the footsteps of his older brother John. Standing 185cm, he established himself as a formidable fullback capable of nullifying opposition spearheads with his disciplined defensive work. His VFL tenure was significantly disrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the RAAF, resulting in a fragmented career of 60 games spread across more than a decade. After a final season with the Bulldogs in 1946, he crossed to the VFA and became a stalwart for Williamstown, anchoring the Seagulls' backline and playing a pivotal role in their 1949 premiership triumph.