Clarrie Answerth
Hawthorn
AFL career
18 games3 goals
- Debut
- R1 1928 v STK21 Apr 1928
- Most recent
- R6 1929 v FSC3 June 1929
Stats
Bio
A mature-age recruit with an unconventional pathway to the top level, Clarrie Answerth joined Hawthorn from the Public Service Football Club rather than the traditional VFA or local junior routes. Standing 179cm and weighing a solid 84kg, he possessed a sturdy frame that allowed him to compete physically against hardened VFL bodies. He debuted at age 26 during the "Mayblooms" era, a notoriously difficult period for the club, and notably played in losing sides for his first thirteen matches. Used primarily as a utility who could drift forward—booting a modest three goals in his career—Answerth battled through 18 games over two seasons before departing the league as Hawthorn continued its search for a competitive list.
Profile
- Born
- 27 May 1901
- Died
- 28 May 1981 (aged 80y 1d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Coburg, VIC
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA mature-age recruit with an unconventional pathway to the top level, Clarrie Answerth joined Hawthorn from the Public Service Football Club rather than the traditional VFA or local junior routes. Standing 179cm and weighing a solid 84kg, he possessed a sturdy frame that allowed him to compete physically against hardened VFL bodies. He debuted at age 26 during the "Mayblooms" era, a notoriously difficult period for the club, and notably played in losing sides for his first thirteen matches. Used primarily as a utility who could drift forward—booting a modest three goals in his career—Answerth battled through 18 games over two seasons before departing the league as Hawthorn continued its search for a competitive list.