George Knight
Melbourne
AFL career
3 games1 goals
- Debut
- R16 1913 v GEE9 Aug 1913
- Most recent
- R18 1913 v ESS30 Aug 1913
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Brighton in the VFA, George Knight was given a brief opportunity at VFL level during Melbourne's disastrous 1913 campaign. Joining a side that would eventually finish last on the ladder, Knight was tested in the senior lineup as the Redlegs searched desperately for reliable talent. He managed to boot a goal during his three appearances, showing a glimpse of promise in a struggling team, but was unable to secure a permanent spot in the side. His career at the highest level was confined to that single season, marking him as one of the many short-term players who rotated through the club during a bleak era prior to the First World War.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Feb 1887
- Died
- 13 Jan 1947 (aged 59y 338d)
- Birthplace
- Carngham, VIC
- Deathplace
- Ercildoune, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Brighton in the VFA, George Knight was given a brief opportunity at VFL level during Melbourne's disastrous 1913 campaign. Joining a side that would eventually finish last on the ladder, Knight was tested in the senior lineup as the Redlegs searched desperately for reliable talent. He managed to boot a goal during his three appearances, showing a glimpse of promise in a struggling team, but was unable to secure a permanent spot in the side. His career at the highest level was confined to that single season, marking him as one of the many short-term players who rotated through the club during a bleak era prior to the First World War.