Dave Powell
South Melbourne
AFL career
27 games13 goals
- Debut
- R1 1901 v STK4 May 1901
- Most recent
- R14 1903 v STK8 Aug 1903
Stats
Bio
Dave Powell was a serviceable forward who made his VFL debut for South Melbourne in the opening round of the 1901 season. Born in Melbourne, he arrived at the Lake Oval as a mature-age recruit at 25, quickly establishing himself as a reliable avenue to goal in an era known for low-scoring, defensive contests. Powell proved to be a handy contributor for the "Bloods" over three seasons, demonstrating an ability to hit the scoreboard with 13 goals from his 27 appearances—a respectable strike rate for a rotating forward of that period. He remained a consistent selection during his brief tenure, playing his final game in 1903 before departing the league, leaving behind a modest but workmanlike legacy as a foundation-era player for the club.
Profile
- Born
- 18 Feb 1876
- Died
- 22 Aug 1953 (aged 77y 185d)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionDave Powell was a serviceable forward who made his VFL debut for South Melbourne in the opening round of the 1901 season. Born in Melbourne, he arrived at the Lake Oval as a mature-age recruit at 25, quickly establishing himself as a reliable avenue to goal in an era known for low-scoring, defensive contests. Powell proved to be a handy contributor for the "Bloods" over three seasons, demonstrating an ability to hit the scoreboard with 13 goals from his 27 appearances—a respectable strike rate for a rotating forward of that period. He remained a consistent selection during his brief tenure, playing his final game in 1903 before departing the league, leaving behind a modest but workmanlike legacy as a foundation-era player for the club.