Frank Holden

Francis "Frank" Holden was a key-position prospect who made a brief impact for Geelong during the mid-1930s. Standing 184cm and weighing 86kg, he possessed the sturdy frame required for a contested marking target in an era of physical football. After breaking into the senior side at Corio Oval in 1935, he showed glimpses of his potential the following year with a notable three-goal haul against Fitzroy at Brunswick Street, demonstrating his ability to hit the scoreboard when given space. However, opportunities remained scarce in a competitive Geelong lineup striving to return to finals action, and he was unable to secure a permanent place in the selected side. Holden's VFL career concluded after just five senior appearances and four goals across two seasons, leaving him as a fleeting figure in the club's history between their premiership eras of the early and late 1930s.