Lawrie Blades
North Melbourne
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R12 1942 v HAW25 July 1942
- Most recent
- R13 1942 v FIT1 Aug 1942
Stats
Bio
Born in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton, Lawrie Blades was a diminutive rover and forward pocket who found his way to North Melbourne during the disrupted wartime era. Standing just 168cm, Blades was recruited to Arden Street in 1942, a season where VFL lists were frequently shuffled due to player unavailability and military service. He made his senior debut in Round 12 against Hawthorn but struggled to secure a permanent spot in the side, managing just two appearances without troubling the scorers. While his career at the top level was fleeting, Blades represents the generation of "fill-in" players who ensured the competition's survival during the Second World War.
Profile
- Born
- 19 Aug 1916
- Died
- 10 Feb 2006 (aged 89y 175d)
- Birthplace
- Carlton, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton, Lawrie Blades was a diminutive rover and forward pocket who found his way to North Melbourne during the disrupted wartime era. Standing just 168cm, Blades was recruited to Arden Street in 1942, a season where VFL lists were frequently shuffled due to player unavailability and military service. He made his senior debut in Round 12 against Hawthorn but struggled to secure a permanent spot in the side, managing just two appearances without troubling the scorers. While his career at the top level was fleeting, Blades represents the generation of "fill-in" players who ensured the competition's survival during the Second World War.