Eddie Toms
South Melbourne
AFL career
7 games0 goals
- Debut
- R2 1897 v CAR15 May 1897
- Most recent
- R8 1897 v MEL26 June 1897
Stats
Bio
A scholar-footballer who was dux of Scotch College, Eddie Toms arrived at South Melbourne via Melbourne during the turbulent final years of the VFA. He established himself as a half-back flanker, notably featuring in South's historic 1896 premiership play-off loss to Collingwood—the match often credited with catalyzing the formation of the breakaway league. As a foundation player for the Bloods in the inaugural 1897 VFL season, Toms held his spot in the defensive half for the first seven rounds before losing his place in the side. Although his VFL career was brief, his role in the transition from the VFA ensures his status as a pioneer of the competition's formative year.
Profile
- Born
- 28 July 1872
- Died
- 10 Aug 1953 (aged 81y 13d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Albert Park, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA scholar-footballer who was dux of Scotch College, Eddie Toms arrived at South Melbourne via Melbourne during the turbulent final years of the VFA. He established himself as a half-back flanker, notably featuring in South's historic 1896 premiership play-off loss to Collingwood—the match often credited with catalyzing the formation of the breakaway league. As a foundation player for the Bloods in the inaugural 1897 VFL season, Toms held his spot in the defensive half for the first seven rounds before losing his place in the side. Although his VFL career was brief, his role in the transition from the VFA ensures his status as a pioneer of the competition's formative year.