Joe Prince
South Melbourne, Carlton and St Kilda
AFL career
115 games7 goals
- Debut
- R18 1908 v RCH5 Sept 1908
- Most recent
- SF 1919 v COL27 Sept 1919
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Preston ranks in the VFA, Joe Prince endured a false start to his league career before establishing himself as a fixture in the South Melbourne line-up. His initial stint with St Kilda yielded just two senior appearances across two seasons, forcing a return to the Association to recapture his form. South Melbourne offered him a second lifeline in 1910, and the wingman repaid the faith immediately, becoming a regular contributor during a golden era for the club.
Prince’s time at the Lake Oval was defined by consistency and near-misses. He was a key member of the South Melbourne sides that contested—and lost—the 1912 and 1914 Grand Finals, cementing his place in the club's midfield rotation. Cruelly, his tenure ended just as the club tasted ultimate success; after managing only two games during the 1918 season, he missed out on selection for that year’s premiership side. He transferred to Carlton the following year for a final season of senior football before retiring.
Profile
- Born
- 30 Sept 1885
- Died
- 07 Nov 1970 (aged 85y 38d)
- Birthplace
- Avenel, VIC
- Deathplace
- Brunswick East, VIC
- Height
- 164 cm
- Weight
- 62 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Preston ranks in the VFA, Joe Prince endured a false start to his league career before establishing himself as a fixture in the South Melbourne line-up. His initial stint with St Kilda yielded just two senior appearances across two seasons, forcing a return to the Association to recapture his form. South Melbourne offered him a second lifeline in 1910, and the wingman repaid the faith immediately, becoming a regular contributor during a golden era for the club.
Prince’s time at the Lake Oval was defined by consistency and near-misses. He was a key member of the South Melbourne sides that contested—and lost—the 1912 and 1914 Grand Finals, cementing his place in the club's midfield rotation. Cruelly, his tenure ended just as the club tasted ultimate success; after managing only two games during the 1918 season, he missed out on selection for that year’s premiership side. He transferred to Carlton the following year for a final season of senior football before retiring.