Fred Markby
Fitzroy
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R2 1911 v COL6 May 1911
- Most recent
- R3 1911 v CAR13 May 1911
Stats
Bio
A local product born in nearby Carlton North, Frederick Markby earned a brief trial with Fitzroy during the 1911 VFL season. He faced a baptism of fire on debut, brought into the side for a Round 2 clash against fierce rivals Collingwood at Victoria Park. Standing 178cm, Markby struggled to cement a place in a formidable Maroons lineup that was building toward its 1913 premiership, managing just two senior appearances before falling out of contention. His short career remains a testament to the depth of talent at Brunswick Street during the pre-war years, where competition for spots saw many capable local footballers limited to only a handful of games at the highest level.
Profile
- Born
- 29 June 1892
- Died
- 10 May 1952 (aged 59y 316d)
- Birthplace
- Carlton North, VIC
- Deathplace
- Parkville, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA local product born in nearby Carlton North, Frederick Markby earned a brief trial with Fitzroy during the 1911 VFL season. He faced a baptism of fire on debut, brought into the side for a Round 2 clash against fierce rivals Collingwood at Victoria Park. Standing 178cm, Markby struggled to cement a place in a formidable Maroons lineup that was building toward its 1913 premiership, managing just two senior appearances before falling out of contention. His short career remains a testament to the depth of talent at Brunswick Street during the pre-war years, where competition for spots saw many capable local footballers limited to only a handful of games at the highest level.