Henry Gunstone
South Melbourne
AFL career
13 games4 goals
- Debut
- R11 1960 v FSC9 July 1960
- Most recent
- R13 1962 v STK21 July 1962
Stats
Bio
A dual-sport prodigy hailing from Ararat, Henry Gunstone arrived at South Melbourne in 1960 with a reputation as a naturally gifted country talent. Operating as a rover and centreman, he possessed a lovely left-foot kick and high skill level, but his opportunities in the centre square were often limited by the presence of triple Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton in the Bloods' on-ball division. His promising VFL tenure was abruptly cut short after the 1962 season when his father’s illness forced him to return home to manage the family farm, denying the League the chance to see his full potential. Gunstone subsequently became a legend of the Grampians region, captain-coaching SMW Rovers to multiple premierships and earning the nickname "The Bradman of the Bush" for his record-breaking performances in district cricket.
Profile
- Born
- 19 July 1940
- Died
- 01 June 2024 (aged 83y 318d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA dual-sport prodigy hailing from Ararat, Henry Gunstone arrived at South Melbourne in 1960 with a reputation as a naturally gifted country talent. Operating as a rover and centreman, he possessed a lovely left-foot kick and high skill level, but his opportunities in the centre square were often limited by the presence of triple Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton in the Bloods' on-ball division. His promising VFL tenure was abruptly cut short after the 1962 season when his father’s illness forced him to return home to manage the family farm, denying the League the chance to see his full potential. Gunstone subsequently became a legend of the Grampians region, captain-coaching SMW Rovers to multiple premierships and earning the nickname "The Bradman of the Bush" for his record-breaking performances in district cricket.