George Bower
South Melbourne
AFL career
75 games11 goals
- Debut
- R1 1909 v GEE1 May 1909
- Most recent
- R2 1914 v GEE2 May 1914
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Leopold alongside his older brother Harold, George Bower was a combative centreman who enjoyed a dream start to his VFL career at South Melbourne. He played a key role in the club's historic 1909 Premiership victory during his debut season, quickly establishing himself as a vital cog in the Bloods' midfield engine room. Known for his uncompromising attack on the ball, Bower’s aggression was a double-edged sword; while it intimidated opponents, it famously cost him a place in the 1912 Grand Final after he was suspended for striking Essendon star Fred Baring in the semi-final. He continued to serve the club with distinction until 1914, when he left football to enlist in the 13th Light Horse Regiment during World War I, later representing his country in the famous "Pioneer Exhibition Game" of Australian Rules football in London.
Profile
- Born
- 18 June 1884
- Died
- 05 Feb 1964 (aged 79y 232d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Brighton, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1909
Family
- Brother:Harold Bower
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Leopold alongside his older brother Harold, George Bower was a combative centreman who enjoyed a dream start to his VFL career at South Melbourne. He played a key role in the club's historic 1909 Premiership victory during his debut season, quickly establishing himself as a vital cog in the Bloods' midfield engine room. Known for his uncompromising attack on the ball, Bower’s aggression was a double-edged sword; while it intimidated opponents, it famously cost him a place in the 1912 Grand Final after he was suspended for striking Essendon star Fred Baring in the semi-final. He continued to serve the club with distinction until 1914, when he left football to enlist in the 13th Light Horse Regiment during World War I, later representing his country in the famous "Pioneer Exhibition Game" of Australian Rules football in London.