Kevin O'Halloran
St Kilda, Footscray and South Melbourne
AFL career
14 games24 goals
- Debut
- R9 1939 v FSC17 June 1939
- Most recent
- R12 1941 v HAW19 July 1941
Stats
Bio
Standing at a massive 193cm, Kevin O'Halloran was a giant of the pre-war era who exploded onto the VFL scene with one of the most memorable debuts in league history. Recruited from Eaglehawk in the Bendigo Football League, the towering ruckman-forward booted seven goals in his first game for St Kilda in 1939, equalling the standing VFL record for a debutant. Despite this dominant start, he was often criticised for being "leaden-footed," and his lack of mobility saw him discarded by the Saints after just one season. O'Halloran subsequently became a quintessential journeyman, moving to South Melbourne for a year before a controversial permit dispute saw him switch from VFA club Yarraville to Footscray in 1941. His career was brief but unique, remembered primarily for his stunning first outing and the rare distinction of playing for three different League clubs in three consecutive seasons.
Profile
- Born
- 17 Jan 1915
- Died
- 06 Oct 1976 (aged 61y 263d)
- Birthplace
- Raywood, VIC
- Deathplace
- Footscray, VIC
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 102 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:Eddie O'Halloran
Bio
1 revisionStanding at a massive 193cm, Kevin O'Halloran was a giant of the pre-war era who exploded onto the VFL scene with one of the most memorable debuts in league history. Recruited from Eaglehawk in the Bendigo Football League, the towering ruckman-forward booted seven goals in his first game for St Kilda in 1939, equalling the standing VFL record for a debutant. Despite this dominant start, he was often criticised for being "leaden-footed," and his lack of mobility saw him discarded by the Saints after just one season. O'Halloran subsequently became a quintessential journeyman, moving to South Melbourne for a year before a controversial permit dispute saw him switch from VFA club Yarraville to Footscray in 1941. His career was brief but unique, remembered primarily for his stunning first outing and the rare distinction of playing for three different League clubs in three consecutive seasons.