Harry Hunter
Essendon
AFL career
109 games9 goals
- Debut
- R1 1921 v MEL7 May 1921
- Most recent
- R15 1929 v HAW10 Aug 1929
Coaching career
2 games2 wins0 losses0 draws
- First
- R9 1939 v FIT17 June 1939
- Most recent
- R10 1939 v HAW24 June 1939
Stats
Bio
Harry Hunter arrived at Essendon via VFA club Footscray, quickly establishing himself as a defensive pillar during the club's successful 1920s era. A full-back known for his deceptive pace despite a unique "waddling" run, he was a vigorous but fair competitor who possessed a long, reliable kick. His playing career was defined by a mix of heartbreak and redemption; after being forced out of the 1923 Grand Final side as a late withdrawal due to a leg injury, he rebounded the following year to play a key role in the Bombers' 1924 premiership triumph.
By 1927, Hunter had become the club's vice-captain and a regular Victorian state representative, but he briefly stepped away from the league to captain-coach Albury to a flag in the Ovens & Murray competition due to employment opportunities. He returned to Windy Hill for a final season in 1929 before transitioning into coaching, which included a brief stint co-coaching the senior side alongside Dick Reynolds in 1939. His dedication to the Bombers extended decades beyond his playing days, seeing him serve as club treasurer and the foundation president of the Past Players Association.
Profile
- Born
- 24 Feb 1902
- Died
- 23 Apr 1971 (aged 69y 58d)
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Coaching
- Essendon (Senior Coach)19392 games (W2 L0 D0), 100.0%
Bio
1 revisionHarry Hunter arrived at Essendon via VFA club Footscray, quickly establishing himself as a defensive pillar during the club's successful 1920s era. A full-back known for his deceptive pace despite a unique "waddling" run, he was a vigorous but fair competitor who possessed a long, reliable kick. His playing career was defined by a mix of heartbreak and redemption; after being forced out of the 1923 Grand Final side as a late withdrawal due to a leg injury, he rebounded the following year to play a key role in the Bombers' 1924 premiership triumph.
By 1927, Hunter had become the club's vice-captain and a regular Victorian state representative, but he briefly stepped away from the league to captain-coach Albury to a flag in the Ovens & Murray competition due to employment opportunities. He returned to Windy Hill for a final season in 1929 before transitioning into coaching, which included a brief stint co-coaching the senior side alongside Dick Reynolds in 1939. His dedication to the Bombers extended decades beyond his playing days, seeing him serve as club treasurer and the foundation president of the Past Players Association.