Joe Garbutt snr
South Melbourne
AFL career
39 games10 goals
- Debut
- R1 1899 v CAR13 May 1899
- Most recent
- R9 1902 v CAR21 June 1902
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Port Melbourne, Joe Garbutt snr was a versatile utility who played a rugged brand of football for South Melbourne at the turn of the 20th century. Standing 180cm, he possessed the size to operate effectively in the ruck while offering flexibility as a stout defender capable of drifting forward to impact the scoreboard. He was a regular fixture in the Bloods' lineup from 1899 until 1902, after which he transferred to the VFA, becoming a key contributor for both Port Melbourne and Williamstown over several subsequent seasons. His footballing legacy extended to the next generation, with his son Joe Garbutt jnr later playing senior football for St Kilda in the 1930s.
Profile
- Born
- 21 Oct 1878
- Died
- 22 Sept 1948 (aged 69y 337d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Port Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:Joe Garbutt jnr
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Port Melbourne, Joe Garbutt snr was a versatile utility who played a rugged brand of football for South Melbourne at the turn of the 20th century. Standing 180cm, he possessed the size to operate effectively in the ruck while offering flexibility as a stout defender capable of drifting forward to impact the scoreboard. He was a regular fixture in the Bloods' lineup from 1899 until 1902, after which he transferred to the VFA, becoming a key contributor for both Port Melbourne and Williamstown over several subsequent seasons. His footballing legacy extended to the next generation, with his son Joe Garbutt jnr later playing senior football for St Kilda in the 1930s.