Charlie Troughton
South Melbourne
AFL career
7 games6 goals
- Debut
- R3 1930 v COL17 May 1930
- Most recent
- R12 1930 v ESS19 July 1930
Stats
Bio
Hailing from North Broken Hill in the mining-rich Barrier Football League, Charlie Troughton was a diminutive rover and forward pocket who ventured to Victoria to play for South Melbourne in 1930. Standing only 168cm and weighing 64kg, he was one of the lightest players in the competition, relying on his nippy ground play and goal sense to compete against larger opponents. He proved effective near the big sticks, booting six majors across his seven senior appearances, showing he could be dangerous when resting forward. Despite his ability to hit the scoreboard, his tenure at VFL level was short-lived, with his career restricted to a brief cameo in the red and white before he exited the league.
Profile
- Born
- 24 July 1906
- Died
- 20 Jan 1984 (aged 77y 180d)
- Birthplace
- Broken Hill, NSW
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 64 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHailing from North Broken Hill in the mining-rich Barrier Football League, Charlie Troughton was a diminutive rover and forward pocket who ventured to Victoria to play for South Melbourne in 1930. Standing only 168cm and weighing 64kg, he was one of the lightest players in the competition, relying on his nippy ground play and goal sense to compete against larger opponents. He proved effective near the big sticks, booting six majors across his seven senior appearances, showing he could be dangerous when resting forward. Despite his ability to hit the scoreboard, his tenure at VFL level was short-lived, with his career restricted to a brief cameo in the red and white before he exited the league.