Frank Gomez
Essendon
AFL career
22 games8 goals
- Debut
- R15 1929 v HAW10 Aug 1929
- Most recent
- R18 1932 v HAW3 Sept 1932
Stats
Bio
The son of former Carlton footballer Francis Gomez, Frank Gomez arrived at Windy Hill in 1929 as a tall prospect capable of influencing play in the air. Standing 184cm, he was utilized primarily as a follower and key position utility, using his significant frame to compete in the ruck and contest high balls during an era where such height was a distinct advantage. Despite these physical attributes, Gomez struggled to cement a permanent place in the senior lineup, managing only sporadic appearances across four seasons as he fought for selection in a side trying to regain its finals form. He played his final game in 1932, concluding a brief VFL career that saw him serve largely as a depth player rather than a week-to-week regular.
Profile
- Full name
- Frank J. Gomez
- Born
- 13 Feb 1909
- Died
- 31 Jan 1961 (aged 51y 353d)
- Birthplace
- Zeehan, TAS
- Deathplace
- Port Melbourne, VIC
Teams
Family
- Father:Frank Gomez
Bio
1 revisionThe son of former Carlton footballer Francis Gomez, Frank Gomez arrived at Windy Hill in 1929 as a tall prospect capable of influencing play in the air. Standing 184cm, he was utilized primarily as a follower and key position utility, using his significant frame to compete in the ruck and contest high balls during an era where such height was a distinct advantage. Despite these physical attributes, Gomez struggled to cement a permanent place in the senior lineup, managing only sporadic appearances across four seasons as he fought for selection in a side trying to regain its finals form. He played his final game in 1932, concluding a brief VFL career that saw him serve largely as a depth player rather than a week-to-week regular.