Artie Machin
South Melbourne
AFL career
3 games0 goals
- Debut
- R3 1898 v GEE24 May 1898
- Most recent
- R6 1898 v MEL11 June 1898
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Bio
Born in Timaru, New Zealand, Artie Machin holds a unique place in history as one of the earliest Kiwi-born footballers to compete in the VFL. He arrived at South Melbourne for the 1898 season, the competition's second year, joining a club that was rapidly establishing itself as a powerhouse. Machin made his debut in a Queen's Birthday clash against Geelong at Corio Oval and held his place for three senior appearances, featuring in victories over St Kilda and Melbourne. Despite showing promise, the 24-year-old was unable to secure a permanent position in a strong Southerners lineup that was building towards a premiership contention the following year. His brief career at the elite level concluded after that single season, leaving him as an interesting footnote in the club's early heritage as a rare international representative in the game's pioneer era.
Profile
- Born
- 01 Sept 1874
- Died
- 30 Jan 1941 (aged 66y 151d)
- Birthplace
- Timaru, New Zealand
- Deathplace
- Prahran, VIC
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Bio
1 revisionBorn in Timaru, New Zealand, Artie Machin holds a unique place in history as one of the earliest Kiwi-born footballers to compete in the VFL. He arrived at South Melbourne for the 1898 season, the competition's second year, joining a club that was rapidly establishing itself as a powerhouse. Machin made his debut in a Queen's Birthday clash against Geelong at Corio Oval and held his place for three senior appearances, featuring in victories over St Kilda and Melbourne. Despite showing promise, the 24-year-old was unable to secure a permanent position in a strong Southerners lineup that was building towards a premiership contention the following year. His brief career at the elite level concluded after that single season, leaving him as an interesting footnote in the club's early heritage as a rare international representative in the game's pioneer era.