Charlie Lilley
Melbourne
AFL career
132 games5 goals
- Debut
- R1 1913 v COL26 Apr 1913
- Most recent
- PF 1925 v COL3 Oct 1925
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Leopold, Charlie Lilley became a defensive cornerstone for Melbourne during a tumultuous period in the club's history. He debuted in 1913 and quickly settled into the senior side, but his career trajectory was interrupted when the club went into recess during the peak of the First World War. Upon Melbourne's return to the VFL in 1919, Lilley immediately re-established his importance to the lineup, winning the Best and Fairest award in the club's comeback season.
A classic full-back who rarely ventured past the centre square, Lilley was known for his reliability and discipline, registering just five goals across his 132 games. His standing within the group saw him appointed captain for the 1921 season, providing leadership during an era where the Fuchsias struggled to make an impact on the ladder. Lilley remained a fixture in the backline until his retirement at the end of 1925, departing just one season before Melbourne broke their long premiership drought in 1926.
Profile
- Born
- 03 July 1892
- Died
- 16 June 1982 (aged 89y 348d)
- Birthplace
- Armadale, VIC
- Deathplace
- Heidelberg, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Leopold, Charlie Lilley became a defensive cornerstone for Melbourne during a tumultuous period in the club's history. He debuted in 1913 and quickly settled into the senior side, but his career trajectory was interrupted when the club went into recess during the peak of the First World War. Upon Melbourne's return to the VFL in 1919, Lilley immediately re-established his importance to the lineup, winning the Best and Fairest award in the club's comeback season.
A classic full-back who rarely ventured past the centre square, Lilley was known for his reliability and discipline, registering just five goals across his 132 games. His standing within the group saw him appointed captain for the 1921 season, providing leadership during an era where the Fuchsias struggled to make an impact on the ladder. Lilley remained a fixture in the backline until his retirement at the end of 1925, departing just one season before Melbourne broke their long premiership drought in 1926.