Mick Pleass
South Melbourne and Essendon
AFL career
113 games41 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v MEL8 May 1897
- Most recent
- R8 1904 v SME25 June 1904
Stats
Bio
A foundation player for South Melbourne, Mick Pleass established himself as one of the premier rovers of the VFL's inaugural era. Renowned for his clever ball use and durability, he was a pivotal figure at the Lake Oval, leading the side as captain in 1902 and playing a crucial role in their run to the 1899 Grand Final. Pleass was the definition of a consistent follower, rarely missing matches and regularly contributing goals during a defensive period of the game's history.
His career concluded with a distinctive chapter in 1904 involving a rare mid-season transfer. After playing the first half of the year with South Melbourne, Pleass crossed to Essendon, where he immediately slotted into the lineup for their finals campaign. He featured in the 1904 Grand Final for the Bombers, marking a second runner-up finish to his career. He retired following that season, leaving the game as a highly respected centurion who had competed at the highest level for two pioneering clubs.
Profile
- Born
- 12 Nov 1874
- Died
- 27 Aug 1925 (aged 50y 288d)
- Birthplace
- Kent Town, SA
- Deathplace
- Boulder, WA
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA foundation player for South Melbourne, Mick Pleass established himself as one of the premier rovers of the VFL's inaugural era. Renowned for his clever ball use and durability, he was a pivotal figure at the Lake Oval, leading the side as captain in 1902 and playing a crucial role in their run to the 1899 Grand Final. Pleass was the definition of a consistent follower, rarely missing matches and regularly contributing goals during a defensive period of the game's history.
His career concluded with a distinctive chapter in 1904 involving a rare mid-season transfer. After playing the first half of the year with South Melbourne, Pleass crossed to Essendon, where he immediately slotted into the lineup for their finals campaign. He featured in the 1904 Grand Final for the Bombers, marking a second runner-up finish to his career. He retired following that season, leaving the game as a highly respected centurion who had competed at the highest level for two pioneering clubs.