Joe Kerrigan
Fitzroy
AFL career
5 games1 goals
- Debut
- R8 1897 v CAR26 June 1897
- Most recent
- R4 1899 v STK27 May 1899
Stats
1899 | FIT | 1 | 1.0 |
1897 | FIT | 4 | 0.0 |
Bio
Born in 1864, Joe Kerrigan holds the unique distinction of being the earliest-born player to ever appear in a VFL/AFL match. Already a seasoned campaigner by the time the breakaway competition was formed, he transitioned from Fitzroy’s VFA side to their inaugural VFL list at the age of 33. While his best football was likely played during the pre-league era, Kerrigan provided experienced depth for the Maroons during their foundational years. He managed just five senior appearances across three seasons, serving as a veteran presence in a squad that would soon become a powerhouse of the competition. His career is best remembered for bridging the gap between colonial football and the modern national league.
Profile
- Born
- 28 Feb 1864
- Died
- 28 Nov 1942 (aged 78y 273d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in 1864, Joe Kerrigan holds the unique distinction of being the earliest-born player to ever appear in a VFL/AFL match. Already a seasoned campaigner by the time the breakaway competition was formed, he transitioned from Fitzroy’s VFA side to their inaugural VFL list at the age of 33. While his best football was likely played during the pre-league era, Kerrigan provided experienced depth for the Maroons during their foundational years. He managed just five senior appearances across three seasons, serving as a veteran presence in a squad that would soon become a powerhouse of the competition. His career is best remembered for bridging the gap between colonial football and the modern national league.