Arthur Edwards
Footscray
AFL career
120 games26 goals
- Debut
- R18 1951 v SME1 Sept 1951
- Most recent
- R14 1960 v HAW30 July 1960
Coaching career
1 games1 wins0 losses0 draws
- First
- R13 1961 v CAR22 July 1961
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Sunshine Tech, Arthur Edwards was a local prodigious talent who debuted for the Bulldogs at just 17 years of age in 1951. He arrived at the Western Oval after winning a best and fairest in the Footscray District League, quickly progressing through the club's junior ranks under the guidance of his uncle, Dick Rawson. His career notably established a remarkable footballing dynasty; he was the son-in-law of Bulldog "Dolly" Aked, while his own son Allan "Butch" Edwards and grandson Shane O'Bree would later carve out significant VFL/AFL careers of their own.
On the field, Edwards was a versatile key position player who used his 185cm frame to great effect across the ground. While he began his senior career as a forward, booting two goals on debut, he eventually settled into a role as a ruck-rover who could drift back and support the defence. Known for his strength and reliable overhead marking, he became a crucial component of the club's greatest triumph, playing as a follower in the drought-breaking 1954 Premiership side. He remained a servicable senior regular until his retirement in 1960, securing his legacy as a premiership hero in the club's golden era.
Profile
- Full name
- Arthur R. Edwards
- Born
- 04 June 1934
- Died
- 18 May 2006 (aged 71y 348d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Coaching
- Fitzroy (Senior Coach)19611 games (W1 L0 D0), 100.0%
Honours
- Premiership1954
Family
- Son:Allan Edwards
- Grandson:Jake Edwards
- Nephew:Shane O'Bree
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Sunshine Tech, Arthur Edwards was a local prodigious talent who debuted for the Bulldogs at just 17 years of age in 1951. He arrived at the Western Oval after winning a best and fairest in the Footscray District League, quickly progressing through the club's junior ranks under the guidance of his uncle, Dick Rawson. His career notably established a remarkable footballing dynasty; he was the son-in-law of Bulldog "Dolly" Aked, while his own son Allan "Butch" Edwards and grandson Shane O'Bree would later carve out significant VFL/AFL careers of their own.
On the field, Edwards was a versatile key position player who used his 185cm frame to great effect across the ground. While he began his senior career as a forward, booting two goals on debut, he eventually settled into a role as a ruck-rover who could drift back and support the defence. Known for his strength and reliable overhead marking, he became a crucial component of the club's greatest triumph, playing as a follower in the drought-breaking 1954 Premiership side. He remained a servicable senior regular until his retirement in 1960, securing his legacy as a premiership hero in the club's golden era.