Ken Shadbolt
Melbourne
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R15 1943 v RCH21 Aug 1943
- Most recent
- R16 1943 v COL28 Aug 1943
Stats
Bio
Born in South Melbourne, Ken Shadbolt was a sturdy utility player who made a brief appearance for the Demons during the depleted wartime season of 1943. Standing 179cm and weighing a robust 83kg, he possessed the physical frame to hold his own in contested situations, filling a gap in the lineup as the club scrambled for numbers during the Second World War. His VFL career was limited to just two senior matches late in the season—a Round 15 clash with Richmond and a subsequent outing against Collingwood—before he departed the top level. Like many "fill-in" players of the era, his time in the league was fleeting, serving a vital role in keeping the competition operational while regular stars were away on active service.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Oct 1921
- Died
- 21 Apr 2012 (aged 90y 195d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in South Melbourne, Ken Shadbolt was a sturdy utility player who made a brief appearance for the Demons during the depleted wartime season of 1943. Standing 179cm and weighing a robust 83kg, he possessed the physical frame to hold his own in contested situations, filling a gap in the lineup as the club scrambled for numbers during the Second World War. His VFL career was limited to just two senior matches late in the season—a Round 15 clash with Richmond and a subsequent outing against Collingwood—before he departed the top level. Like many "fill-in" players of the era, his time in the league was fleeting, serving a vital role in keeping the competition operational while regular stars were away on active service.