Ernie Sellars
St Kilda
AFL career
47 games119 goals
- Debut
- R11 1911 v UNI1 July 1911
- Most recent
- GF 1913 v FIT27 Sept 1913
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Grosvenor, Ernie Sellars announced himself with one of the most explosive debuts in VFL history, booting a then-record seven goals in his first match against University. A consistent and dangerous full-forward, he became the focal point of the attack and topped St Kilda's goalkicking tally in every season he played at the Junction Oval. His 1913 campaign was particularly significant, as his scoring prowess spearheaded the Saints' charge toward their historic first Grand Final appearance. Rather than continuing his VFL dominance, Sellars made a surprise move West at the peak of his powers, joining East Perth in the WAFL where he maintained his reputation as a premier goal-kicker and represented Western Australia.
Profile
- Full name
- Ernie H. Sellars
- Born
- 20 June 1890
- Died
- 08 Nov 1955 (aged 65y 141d)
- Birthplace
- St Kilda, VIC
- Deathplace
- Perth, WA
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Grosvenor, Ernie Sellars announced himself with one of the most explosive debuts in VFL history, booting a then-record seven goals in his first match against University. A consistent and dangerous full-forward, he became the focal point of the attack and topped St Kilda's goalkicking tally in every season he played at the Junction Oval. His 1913 campaign was particularly significant, as his scoring prowess spearheaded the Saints' charge toward their historic first Grand Final appearance. Rather than continuing his VFL dominance, Sellars made a surprise move West at the peak of his powers, joining East Perth in the WAFL where he maintained his reputation as a premier goal-kicker and represented Western Australia.