Ike Whittaker
Footscray
AFL career
8 games1 goals
- Debut
- R12 1958 v COL28 June 1958
- Most recent
- R14 1959 v HAW1 Aug 1959
Stats
Bio
Arriving at Footscray from West Perth, Ike Whittaker was a heavily built utility who brought significant physical presence to the Bulldogs' squad in the late 1950s. Already an experienced half-back in the WAFL where he debuted as a teenager, his solid 95kg frame made him a formidable opponent in one-on-one contests, though his lack of height for a key position player often saw him utilised in defensive roles. Despite his readiness for senior football, he struggled to secure a permanent spot in the starting eighteen, managing only eight games over two seasons before departing the VFL. Whittaker subsequently extended his career in the major country leagues, becoming a prominent figure and goal-kicker for Narrandera in the Riverina during the early 1960s.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Aug 1935 (age 91y 69d)
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 95 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Footscray from West Perth, Ike Whittaker was a heavily built utility who brought significant physical presence to the Bulldogs' squad in the late 1950s. Already an experienced half-back in the WAFL where he debuted as a teenager, his solid 95kg frame made him a formidable opponent in one-on-one contests, though his lack of height for a key position player often saw him utilised in defensive roles. Despite his readiness for senior football, he struggled to secure a permanent spot in the starting eighteen, managing only eight games over two seasons before departing the VFL. Whittaker subsequently extended his career in the major country leagues, becoming a prominent figure and goal-kicker for Narrandera in the Riverina during the early 1960s.