Arthur Batchelor
Fitzroy and North Melbourne · “Tich”
AFL career
115 games70 goals
- Debut
- R1 1924 v CAR26 Apr 1924
- Most recent
- R9 1932 v COL2 July 1932
Stats
Bio
Originally from Maffra in country Victoria, Arthur Batchelor arrived in the VFL via a detour, having first trained with Melbourne before being overlooked by the Demons. He eventually found a home at Fitzroy, where he overcame his diminutive stature—standing just 168cm and weighing 63kg—to establish himself as one of the premier rovers of the 1920s. A tenacious and skilled ball-winner, Batchelor became a key figure in the Maroons' midfield, his quality recognised with seven appearances for Victoria and the club's Best and Fairest award in 1929.
After eight seasons and over 100 games at Brunswick Street, Batchelor made a move to North Melbourne for the 1932 season. The transfer did not yield a significant second act to his career, as he managed just three senior appearances for the Shinboners before hanging up his boots. despite the quiet finish, he remains a notable figure in Fitzroy history, remembered as a classic "little man" of the game who punched well above his weight during a tough era of league football.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Nov 1902
- Died
- 05 May 1952 (aged 49y 162d)
- Birthplace
- Maffra, VIC
- Deathplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 63 kg
Teams
Honours
- Fitzroy B&F1929
- Brownlow Medal
- 2nd
- 1929
Bio
1 revisionOriginally from Maffra in country Victoria, Arthur Batchelor arrived in the VFL via a detour, having first trained with Melbourne before being overlooked by the Demons. He eventually found a home at Fitzroy, where he overcame his diminutive stature—standing just 168cm and weighing 63kg—to establish himself as one of the premier rovers of the 1920s. A tenacious and skilled ball-winner, Batchelor became a key figure in the Maroons' midfield, his quality recognised with seven appearances for Victoria and the club's Best and Fairest award in 1929.
After eight seasons and over 100 games at Brunswick Street, Batchelor made a move to North Melbourne for the 1932 season. The transfer did not yield a significant second act to his career, as he managed just three senior appearances for the Shinboners before hanging up his boots. despite the quiet finish, he remains a notable figure in Fitzroy history, remembered as a classic "little man" of the game who punched well above his weight during a tough era of league football.