Harry Horsenail
St Kilda
AFL career
6 games2 goals
- Debut
- R18 1914 v UNI29 Aug 1914
- Most recent
- R2 1918 v ESS18 May 1918
Stats
1918 | STK | 1 | 1.0 |
1915 | STK | 4 | 0.0 |
1914 | STK | 1 | 1.0 |
Bio
Harry Horsenail was a fringe player for St Kilda whose senior career was significantly impacted by the disruptions of the Great War. Recruited to the club during a lean era, he made his debut in 1914 and managed sporadic appearances before St Kilda withdrew from the VFL competition for the 1916 and 1917 seasons due to the conflict. Horsenail returned to the senior list when the club rejoined the league in 1918, contributing as a forward option during their comeback season. His time at the top level was ultimately defined by its fragmentation, serving as a depth player during a tumultuous period for the red, white, and black without ever cementing a permanent place in the starting eighteen.
Profile
- Full name
- Harry H. Horsenail
- Born
- 18 Jan 1892
- Died
- 07 Dec 1969 (aged 77y 323d)
- Birthplace
- Prahran, VIC
- Deathplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionHarry Horsenail was a fringe player for St Kilda whose senior career was significantly impacted by the disruptions of the Great War. Recruited to the club during a lean era, he made his debut in 1914 and managed sporadic appearances before St Kilda withdrew from the VFL competition for the 1916 and 1917 seasons due to the conflict. Horsenail returned to the senior list when the club rejoined the league in 1918, contributing as a forward option during their comeback season. His time at the top level was ultimately defined by its fragmentation, serving as a depth player during a tumultuous period for the red, white, and black without ever cementing a permanent place in the starting eighteen.