Ed Harrison
South Melbourne · “Toiler”
AFL career
7 games1 goals
- Debut
- SR1 1906 v GEE25 Aug 1906
- Most recent
- R6 1909 v RCH5 June 1909
Stats
1909 | SME | 1 | 0.0 |
1908 | SME | 4 | 0.0 |
1906 | SME | 2 | 0.5 |
Bio
Recruited from Beechworth in the Ovens and Murray region, Edward "Toiler" Harrison was a country recruit who balanced his brief VFL career with his duties as a police constable. His time at South Melbourne was sporadic, managing just seven appearances across four seasons between 1906 and 1909, with his professional obligations often taking precedence over training and selection. True to his nickname, Harrison was known for his industrious work rate and physical application rather than flashy skills, fighting hard for opportunities in a strong era for the club. His football journey is remembered somberly due to his service in the First World War; after enlisting in the AIF, Harrison was killed in action in France in 1917, ensuring his legacy remains honoured alongside other league footballers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Profile
- Born
- 26 June 1884
- Died
- 13 Mar 1917 (aged 32y 260d)
- Birthplace
- Porepunkah, VIC
- Deathplace
- Étaples, France
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Beechworth in the Ovens and Murray region, Edward "Toiler" Harrison was a country recruit who balanced his brief VFL career with his duties as a police constable. His time at South Melbourne was sporadic, managing just seven appearances across four seasons between 1906 and 1909, with his professional obligations often taking precedence over training and selection. True to his nickname, Harrison was known for his industrious work rate and physical application rather than flashy skills, fighting hard for opportunities in a strong era for the club. His football journey is remembered somberly due to his service in the First World War; after enlisting in the AIF, Harrison was killed in action in France in 1917, ensuring his legacy remains honoured alongside other league footballers who made the ultimate sacrifice.