Harry Coy
Melbourne
AFL career
115 games4 goals
- Debut
- R1 1921 v ESS7 May 1921
- Most recent
- R16 1928 v HAW11 Aug 1928
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Port Melbourne, Harry Coy joined Melbourne in 1921 and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the club's defence. A solid and uncompromising fullback, he was renowned for his close-checking style and ability to spoil, offering security in the backline during a decade where the club re-emerged as a powerhouse. His defensive discipline was highlighted by his career tally of just four goals, as he focused almost exclusively on stopping opposition scoring rather than creating drive.
Coy's tenure coincided with the Redlegs breaking a long premiership drought, and he was a vital member of the 1926 premiership side that defeated Collingwood. Often playing alongside his brother Tom, Harry was a model of consistency, rarely missing matches during the peak of his career. He retired at the end of the 1928 season as a distinguished 100-game player who helped define the toughness of the Melbourne backline during the roaring twenties.
Profile
- Born
- 04 Feb 1900
- Died
- 17 July 1962 (aged 62y 163d)
- Birthplace
- East Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Sandringham, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1926
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Port Melbourne, Harry Coy joined Melbourne in 1921 and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the club's defence. A solid and uncompromising fullback, he was renowned for his close-checking style and ability to spoil, offering security in the backline during a decade where the club re-emerged as a powerhouse. His defensive discipline was highlighted by his career tally of just four goals, as he focused almost exclusively on stopping opposition scoring rather than creating drive.
Coy's tenure coincided with the Redlegs breaking a long premiership drought, and he was a vital member of the 1926 premiership side that defeated Collingwood. Often playing alongside his brother Tom, Harry was a model of consistency, rarely missing matches during the peak of his career. He retired at the end of the 1928 season as a distinguished 100-game player who helped define the toughness of the Melbourne backline during the roaring twenties.