George Cornelius
South Melbourne and Carlton
AFL career
17 games2 goals
- Debut
- R1 1898 v CAR14 May 1898
- Most recent
- R6 1901 v MEL1 June 1901
Stats
1901 | CAR | 1 | 0.0 |
1898 | SME | 16 | 0.1 |
Bio
A pioneering figure with a unique footballing journey, George Cornelius established his credentials in the VFA as Port Melbourne’s youngest-ever captain at just 20 years of age. His career took a fascinating detour when he left for Durban in 1896, where he was instrumental in organising the earliest matches of Australian football in South Africa. He returned to Victoria to join South Melbourne for the 1898 season, bringing seasoned leadership to the Lake Oval for a 16-game stint with the Bloods. After spending two seasons out of the league, Cornelius resurfaced for a solitary game with Carlton in 1901, concluding a VFL career that is best remembered for his adventurous pathway and early leadership rather than on-field longevity.
Profile
- Born
- 12 Aug 1874
- Died
- 07 July 1966 (aged 91y 329d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Cheltenham, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA pioneering figure with a unique footballing journey, George Cornelius established his credentials in the VFA as Port Melbourne’s youngest-ever captain at just 20 years of age. His career took a fascinating detour when he left for Durban in 1896, where he was instrumental in organising the earliest matches of Australian football in South Africa. He returned to Victoria to join South Melbourne for the 1898 season, bringing seasoned leadership to the Lake Oval for a 16-game stint with the Bloods. After spending two seasons out of the league, Cornelius resurfaced for a solitary game with Carlton in 1901, concluding a VFL career that is best remembered for his adventurous pathway and early leadership rather than on-field longevity.