Len Wallace
Essendon
AFL career
61 games7 goals
- Debut
- R2 1934 v COL12 May 1934
- Most recent
- R4 1938 v NTH14 May 1938
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Camberwell, Len Wallace arrived at Windy Hill and made an immediate impact, claiming Essendon's Best First Year Player award in 1934. A well-built utility capable of plugging holes across the ground, he eventually settled into a defensive role where his physical presence and reliability were key assets. His defensive efforts were formally recognised when he won the club's Best Back Player award in 1936. Remembered as a colourful character who was popular among teammates, Wallace played 61 games during a transitional period for the Bombers before his career concluded in 1938. His contribution to the nation extended beyond football, as he famously served in the Middle East during World War II as one of the "Rats of Tobruk."
Profile
- Born
- 09 Jan 1909
- Died
- 22 June 1973 (aged 64y 164d)
- Birthplace
- Surrey Hills, VIC
- Deathplace
- Traralgon, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 64 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Camberwell, Len Wallace arrived at Windy Hill and made an immediate impact, claiming Essendon's Best First Year Player award in 1934. A well-built utility capable of plugging holes across the ground, he eventually settled into a defensive role where his physical presence and reliability were key assets. His defensive efforts were formally recognised when he won the club's Best Back Player award in 1936. Remembered as a colourful character who was popular among teammates, Wallace played 61 games during a transitional period for the Bombers before his career concluded in 1938. His contribution to the nation extended beyond football, as he famously served in the Middle East during World War II as one of the "Rats of Tobruk."