Frank Hailwood
Collingwood
AFL career
104 games37 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v STK8 May 1897
- Most recent
- SF 1904 v FIT10 Sept 1904
Stats
Bio
Arriving from Britannia, Frank Hailwood was a foundation player for Collingwood who took the field in the inaugural VFL season of 1897. A physically imposing figure for the era, he played primarily as a follower, utilising his brute strength and heavy frame to dominate contests and protect his smaller teammates. While he was not renowned for his disposal or technical skill, his capacity to endure physical punishment and clear paths for others made him a vital enforcer in the Magpies' engine room.
Hailwood's durability allowed him to become a central figure in the club's early golden era. He played a crucial role in Collingwood's back-to-back premierships in 1902 and 1903, providing the necessary grit to complement the side's flair. He holds the distinction of being the first Collingwood player to reach the 100-game milestone, eventually retiring after the 1904 season as one of the most respected strongmen of the league's formative years.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Apr 1873
- Died
- 21 May 1944 (aged 71y 48d)
- Birthplace
- Alexandra, VIC
- Deathplace
- Carlton, VIC
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1902
Bio
1 revisionArriving from Britannia, Frank Hailwood was a foundation player for Collingwood who took the field in the inaugural VFL season of 1897. A physically imposing figure for the era, he played primarily as a follower, utilising his brute strength and heavy frame to dominate contests and protect his smaller teammates. While he was not renowned for his disposal or technical skill, his capacity to endure physical punishment and clear paths for others made him a vital enforcer in the Magpies' engine room.
Hailwood's durability allowed him to become a central figure in the club's early golden era. He played a crucial role in Collingwood's back-to-back premierships in 1902 and 1903, providing the necessary grit to complement the side's flair. He holds the distinction of being the first Collingwood player to reach the 100-game milestone, eventually retiring after the 1904 season as one of the most respected strongmen of the league's formative years.