Ben Sheppard
Melbourne and Richmond
AFL career
5 games2 goals
- Debut
- R4 1911 v SME20 May 1911
- Most recent
- R5 1912 v COL25 May 1912
Stats
1912 | RCH | 1 | 1.0 |
1911 | MEL | 4 | 0.3 |
Bio
Recruited from the prestigious Xavier College football program, Ben Sheppard was a gifted dual-sport athlete whose VFL career was brief but showcased his versatility as both a rover and defender. He broke into the Melbourne lineup in 1911, utilizing the clean hands and agility that would later see him keep wicket for Victoria in first-class cricket, yet he found it difficult to cement a permanent spot in the side. Seeking further opportunities, Sheppard crossed to Richmond for the 1912 season, though he managed only a solitary senior appearance for the Tigers before his time in the league concluded. Ultimately, his legacy remains that of a talented all-rounder who competed at the state level in two sports rather than a long-term servant of the football code.
Profile
- Born
- 23 June 1890
- Died
- 09 Sept 1931 (aged 41y 78d)
- Birthplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
- Deathplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the prestigious Xavier College football program, Ben Sheppard was a gifted dual-sport athlete whose VFL career was brief but showcased his versatility as both a rover and defender. He broke into the Melbourne lineup in 1911, utilizing the clean hands and agility that would later see him keep wicket for Victoria in first-class cricket, yet he found it difficult to cement a permanent spot in the side. Seeking further opportunities, Sheppard crossed to Richmond for the 1912 season, though he managed only a solitary senior appearance for the Tigers before his time in the league concluded. Ultimately, his legacy remains that of a talented all-rounder who competed at the state level in two sports rather than a long-term servant of the football code.