Ken Feltscheer

Recruited from the Gippsland region after booting ten goals on debut for Moe, Ken Feltscheer arrived at Melbourne with significant promise but found his pathway blocked by a formidable forward line that included the likes of Norm Smith. Consequently, he spent the bulk of his time at the Demons in the reserves, where he featured in two premierships before a dislocated ankle and a perceived lack of support from the club precipitated his exit. In 1937, he was part of a swap deal that saw him move to Hawthorn while fullback Bert Chandler went the other way, a change of scenery that allowed Feltscheer to establish himself as a speedy winger and half-forward. His senior career was ultimately curtailed by his essential work with the Victorian Railways during World War II, which saw him stationed in country Victoria and limited him to a handful of "fill-in" games during the player shortage of 1943. While he was a serviceable player for the Mayblooms, he achieved his greatest football fame decades after retirement, becoming the oldest living VFL/AFL player before his passing at the age of 102.