Hugh Bromell
Melbourne
AFL career
13 games4 goals
- Debut
- R1 1965 v RCH19 Apr 1965
- Most recent
- R16 1965 v GEE14 Aug 1965
Stats
Bio
A highly sought-after ruckman from the Western District stronghold of Hamilton, Hugh Bromell was a reluctant recruit who famously prioritized his farming commitments over VFL stardom. Despite attracting interest from Geelong and training with Melbourne as early as 1963, it took a personal visit from legendary coach Norm Smith to finally lure the 191cm big man to the city for the 1965 season. As the Demons' solitary debutant that year, Bromell showed immediate promise across 13 senior games, using his imposing frame to hold his own against experienced opponents. However, his league career was cut short just as it began; a severe bout of glandular fever derailed his 1966 campaign, and he ultimately returned to the bush to captain-coach Cavendish and resume farming rather than pursuing a return to the MCG.
Profile
- Born
- 02 Jan 1942 (age 84y 293d)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA highly sought-after ruckman from the Western District stronghold of Hamilton, Hugh Bromell was a reluctant recruit who famously prioritized his farming commitments over VFL stardom. Despite attracting interest from Geelong and training with Melbourne as early as 1963, it took a personal visit from legendary coach Norm Smith to finally lure the 191cm big man to the city for the 1965 season. As the Demons' solitary debutant that year, Bromell showed immediate promise across 13 senior games, using his imposing frame to hold his own against experienced opponents. However, his league career was cut short just as it began; a severe bout of glandular fever derailed his 1966 campaign, and he ultimately returned to the bush to captain-coach Cavendish and resume farming rather than pursuing a return to the MCG.