Bert Lucas
South Melbourne and Carlton
AFL career
76 games36 goals
- Debut
- R5 1944 v RCH3 June 1944
- Most recent
- R18 1950 v CAR26 Aug 1950
Stats
Bio
Emerging from the Sandringham ranks, Bert Lucas was a sturdy ruckman whose VFL career was defined by his post-war tenure at the Lakeside Oval. He initially broke into league football with Carlton in 1944, managing a handful of games during the wartime competition before crossing to South Melbourne in 1946 to establish himself as a senior regular. Standing 185cm, Lucas became the backbone of the Bloods' ruck division, known for his physical resilience and ability to contest the ball in the air. His leadership qualities were formally recognised in 1949 when he was appointed club captain, a season that also saw him line up alongside his brother George in the red and white. After 76 league games, Lucas left Victoria to captain-coach Sandy Bay in Tasmania, remembered as a dedicated leader who guided South Melbourne through a transitional era.
Profile
- Full name
- Bert W. Lucas
- Born
- 03 Apr 1922
- Died
- 21 Feb 1988 (aged 65y 324d)
- Birthplace
- Collingwood, VIC
- Deathplace
- Shepparton, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
Teams
Honours
- South Melbourne/Sydney captain1949
Family
- Brother:George Lucas
Bio
1 revisionEmerging from the Sandringham ranks, Bert Lucas was a sturdy ruckman whose VFL career was defined by his post-war tenure at the Lakeside Oval. He initially broke into league football with Carlton in 1944, managing a handful of games during the wartime competition before crossing to South Melbourne in 1946 to establish himself as a senior regular. Standing 185cm, Lucas became the backbone of the Bloods' ruck division, known for his physical resilience and ability to contest the ball in the air. His leadership qualities were formally recognised in 1949 when he was appointed club captain, a season that also saw him line up alongside his brother George in the red and white. After 76 league games, Lucas left Victoria to captain-coach Sandy Bay in Tasmania, remembered as a dedicated leader who guided South Melbourne through a transitional era.