Edward Kinnear
Essendon
AFL career
107 games31 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v GEE8 May 1897
- Most recent
- R7 1903 v COL8 June 1903
Stats
Bio
A local product from Moonee Ponds, Ted Kinnear established himself as a cornerstone of the Essendon side during the transition from the VFA to the newly formed VFL in 1897. Having already served the club in the Association, he became a fixture in the backline, renowned for his reliability and dash as a full-back. His defensive efforts were instrumental during Essendon's early period of dominance, playing a vital role in the club's inaugural VFL premiership in 1897 and their second flag in 1901.
Kinnear holds a distinct place in the club's history as the first player to reach the 100-game milestone for Essendon in the VFL, a testament to his durability and consistency in an era of shorter seasons. A long-kicking defender who could turn defence into attack, he remained a key figure at East Melbourne until his retirement in 1903. His service to the club extended well beyond his playing days, eventually serving as a committee member and vice-president, cementing his status as a dedicated servant of the Same Olds.
Profile
- Full name
- Edward Hore Kinnear
- Born
- 27 Oct 1874
- Died
- 03 Mar 1965 (aged 90y 127d)
- Birthplace
- Moonee Ponds, Victoria
- Deathplace
- Essendon, Victoria
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1901
Bio
1 revisionA local product from Moonee Ponds, Ted Kinnear established himself as a cornerstone of the Essendon side during the transition from the VFA to the newly formed VFL in 1897. Having already served the club in the Association, he became a fixture in the backline, renowned for his reliability and dash as a full-back. His defensive efforts were instrumental during Essendon's early period of dominance, playing a vital role in the club's inaugural VFL premiership in 1897 and their second flag in 1901.
Kinnear holds a distinct place in the club's history as the first player to reach the 100-game milestone for Essendon in the VFL, a testament to his durability and consistency in an era of shorter seasons. A long-kicking defender who could turn defence into attack, he remained a key figure at East Melbourne until his retirement in 1903. His service to the club extended well beyond his playing days, eventually serving as a committee member and vice-president, cementing his status as a dedicated servant of the Same Olds.