Charlie Stanbridge
South Melbourne
AFL career
69 games12 goals
- Debut
- R1 1925 v CAR2 May 1925
- Most recent
- R17 1929 v RCH24 Aug 1929
Stats
Bio
Standing at an imposing 191cm, Charlie Stanbridge was a giant of the 1920s who arrived at South Melbourne with a formidable reputation already forged in the VFA. Originally emerging from Williamstown and later winning a premiership with Port Melbourne, the towering follower brought seasoned experience and unmatched physical presence to the Lake Oval. He quickly became the backbone of the side, utilising his superior reach and strength to control contests in the air and provide drive for his smaller teammates. His consistent excellence was formally recognised when he won the club's Best and Fairest award in 1928, followed by his appointment as captain for the 1929 season. A leader by example, Stanbridge eventually departed the VFL to return to the Association, where he further cemented his standing as one of the era's premier big men by winning a VFA Medal and captain-coaching Williamstown.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Jan 1899
- Died
- 13 Feb 1971 (aged 72y 35d)
- Birthplace
- Preston, VIC
- Deathplace
- Blackburn South, VIC
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Honours
- Sydney B&F1928
- South Melbourne/Sydney captain1929
Bio
1 revisionStanding at an imposing 191cm, Charlie Stanbridge was a giant of the 1920s who arrived at South Melbourne with a formidable reputation already forged in the VFA. Originally emerging from Williamstown and later winning a premiership with Port Melbourne, the towering follower brought seasoned experience and unmatched physical presence to the Lake Oval. He quickly became the backbone of the side, utilising his superior reach and strength to control contests in the air and provide drive for his smaller teammates. His consistent excellence was formally recognised when he won the club's Best and Fairest award in 1928, followed by his appointment as captain for the 1929 season. A leader by example, Stanbridge eventually departed the VFL to return to the Association, where he further cemented his standing as one of the era's premier big men by winning a VFA Medal and captain-coaching Williamstown.