Johnny Carter
Fitzroy
AFL career
7 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 1920 v RCH1 May 1920
- Most recent
- R9 1920 v STK26 June 1920
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Murrumbeena, Johnny Carter was a tall prospect who arrived at Fitzroy during the club's strong 1920 campaign. Standing 183cm, he possessed significant height for the era, presenting as a key position option capable of matching up against the league's larger bodies. He managed to break into a formidable Maroons lineup that was contending for the premiership, playing seven senior games as the team pushed toward a third-place finish. Despite his physical attributes, Carter was unable to cement a permanent spot in a side stacked with veteran talent and failed to trouble the scorers during his opportunities. His VFL career was ultimately limited to that solitary season, serving as a depth player for Fitzroy during a competitive window before departing the league.
Profile
- Born
- 02 Oct 1894
- Died
- 19 Feb 1960 (aged 65y 140d)
- Birthplace
- Murrumbeena, VIC
- Deathplace
- North Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Murrumbeena, Johnny Carter was a tall prospect who arrived at Fitzroy during the club's strong 1920 campaign. Standing 183cm, he possessed significant height for the era, presenting as a key position option capable of matching up against the league's larger bodies. He managed to break into a formidable Maroons lineup that was contending for the premiership, playing seven senior games as the team pushed toward a third-place finish. Despite his physical attributes, Carter was unable to cement a permanent spot in a side stacked with veteran talent and failed to trouble the scorers during his opportunities. His VFL career was ultimately limited to that solitary season, serving as a depth player for Fitzroy during a competitive window before departing the league.