John Nelson
St Kilda · “Horrie”
AFL career
11 games0 goals
- Debut
- R6 1955 v GEE21 May 1955
- Most recent
- R17 1955 v GEE13 Aug 1955
Stats
Bio
A recruit from the Norwood Football Club in the SANFL, John "Horrie" Nelson arrived at St Kilda in 1955 as a 21-year-old prospect. Standing at 180cm, he was a utility capable of playing as a follower or flanker, roles he would later fill with distinction back in South Australia. His brief VFL career was played entirely during a difficult season for the Saints, who claimed the wooden spoon with just a single victory, though Nelson managed to hold his place for 11 senior appearances. Following his one-season stint in Victoria, he returned to Norwood where he became a key senior player, notably featuring as a follower in the Redlegs' 1957 Grand Final side that fell to Port Adelaide.
Profile
- Born
- 01 Feb 1934 (age 92y 262d)
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA recruit from the Norwood Football Club in the SANFL, John "Horrie" Nelson arrived at St Kilda in 1955 as a 21-year-old prospect. Standing at 180cm, he was a utility capable of playing as a follower or flanker, roles he would later fill with distinction back in South Australia. His brief VFL career was played entirely during a difficult season for the Saints, who claimed the wooden spoon with just a single victory, though Nelson managed to hold his place for 11 senior appearances. Following his one-season stint in Victoria, he returned to Norwood where he became a key senior player, notably featuring as a follower in the Redlegs' 1957 Grand Final side that fell to Port Adelaide.