Bert O'Dee
Fitzroy
AFL career
31 games5 goals
- Debut
- R15 1915 v RCH31 July 1915
- Most recent
- R16 1921 v MEL3 Sept 1921
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Police force, Bert O'Dee carved out a unique place in VFL history during the tumultuous World War I era. A half-forward flanker who debuted for the Maroons in 1915, his career was defined by quality over quantity, most notably during the extraordinary 1916 season where Fitzroy won the premiership despite finishing last on the ladder. O'Dee saved his best performance for the biggest stage, booting two vital goals in the Grand Final victory over Carlton—a significant contribution given he only kicked five goals in his entire 31-game career. After stepping away from the game for the 1917 and 1918 seasons, he returned to Brunswick Street to serve as a reliable senior player for three more years, retiring in 1921 as a premiership hero who delivered when it mattered most.
Profile
- Born
- 17 July 1896
- Died
- 05 June 1982 (aged 85y 323d)
- Birthplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
- Deathplace
- Macleod, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1916
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Police force, Bert O'Dee carved out a unique place in VFL history during the tumultuous World War I era. A half-forward flanker who debuted for the Maroons in 1915, his career was defined by quality over quantity, most notably during the extraordinary 1916 season where Fitzroy won the premiership despite finishing last on the ladder. O'Dee saved his best performance for the biggest stage, booting two vital goals in the Grand Final victory over Carlton—a significant contribution given he only kicked five goals in his entire 31-game career. After stepping away from the game for the 1917 and 1918 seasons, he returned to Brunswick Street to serve as a reliable senior player for three more years, retiring in 1921 as a premiership hero who delivered when it mattered most.