Herc Vollugi
Essendon
AFL career
70 games5 goals
- Debut
- R1 1901 v COL4 May 1901
- Most recent
- R13 1906 v COL4 Aug 1906
Stats
Bio
Recruited from St Thomas' in the local district, Hercules "Herc" Vollugi wasted little time establishing himself in the VFL, featuring in Essendon's inaugural premiership side during his debut 1901 season. A speedy and skillful wingman who could also operate through the centre, Vollugi was renowned for his fair play and consistent output during the club's early period of success. He ascended to the captaincy for the 1906 season, leading the side with distinction before his tenure was abruptly ended by a civil service transfer to Western Australia, forcing a premature retirement from League football at just 24 years of age.
Profile
- Born
- 15 June 1880
- Died
- 11 Oct 1960 (aged 80y 118d)
- Birthplace
- Carlton, VIC
- Deathplace
- Kew, VIC
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1901
Family
- Brother:Ernie Vollugi
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from St Thomas' in the local district, Hercules "Herc" Vollugi wasted little time establishing himself in the VFL, featuring in Essendon's inaugural premiership side during his debut 1901 season. A speedy and skillful wingman who could also operate through the centre, Vollugi was renowned for his fair play and consistent output during the club's early period of success. He ascended to the captaincy for the 1906 season, leading the side with distinction before his tenure was abruptly ended by a civil service transfer to Western Australia, forcing a premature retirement from League football at just 24 years of age.