Harry Henderson
Melbourne
AFL career
57 games2 goals
- Debut
- R1 1903 v SME2 May 1903
- Most recent
- SR2 1906 v STK1 Sept 1906
Stats
Bio
Harry Henderson was a durable key defender who arrived at Melbourne in 1903, immediately earning selection to debut in the opening round of the season against South Melbourne. Standing 180cm, a significant height for a backman of that era, he made the full-back position his own and became a reliable fixture in the defensive 50 for four consecutive years. His tenure coincided with a difficult transition period for the Redlegs as they slid from premiership contenders to cellar dwellers, meaning Henderson was often the last line of defence for a side that claimed consecutive wooden spoons in 1905 and 1906. Despite the club's poor on-field results, he held his spot with consistency and played in the 1905 semi-final against Collingwood, eventually departing the league after the 1906 season having missed very few matches during his career.
Profile
- Born
- 02 July 1880
- Died
- 21 Aug 1964 (aged 84y 50d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHarry Henderson was a durable key defender who arrived at Melbourne in 1903, immediately earning selection to debut in the opening round of the season against South Melbourne. Standing 180cm, a significant height for a backman of that era, he made the full-back position his own and became a reliable fixture in the defensive 50 for four consecutive years. His tenure coincided with a difficult transition period for the Redlegs as they slid from premiership contenders to cellar dwellers, meaning Henderson was often the last line of defence for a side that claimed consecutive wooden spoons in 1905 and 1906. Despite the club's poor on-field results, he held his spot with consistency and played in the 1905 semi-final against Collingwood, eventually departing the league after the 1906 season having missed very few matches during his career.