Charlie Norris

Arriving at Collingwood, Charlie Norris made an immediate impact as a follower, playing a crucial role in the Magpies' 1910 premiership victory over Carlton. However, his time at Victoria Park was short-lived; early in the 1911 season, he secured a clearance to fierce rival Fitzroy, a move that altered the fortunes of both clubs. Norris quickly established himself as a durable and uncompromising on-baller for the Maroons, capable of winning the hard ball and leading by example in the thick of the contest.

Norris solidified his reputation as a finals specialist at Brunswick Street, adding two more flags to his collection. He was a pivotal member of the 1913 premiership side, but his most defining campaign came in 1916. As captain, Norris led Fitzroy through the unique wartime season where the club finished last on the ladder before storming through the finals to claim the premiership, making him the skipper of the only VFL/AFL team to win the wooden spoon and the flag in the same year. He retired in 1918 as a respected three-time premiership player who achieved ultimate success at two different powerhouses.