Perc Bushby
Essendon
AFL career
142 games46 goals
- Debut
- R11 1936 v FSC18 July 1936
- Most recent
- GF 1948 v MEL9 Oct 1948
Stats
Bio
Hailing from Narrandera in the Riverina, Perc Bushby had a false start to his league career, playing a solitary game for Essendon in 1936 before returning to the country for two seasons. When he rejoined the Dons permanently in 1939, he established himself as a formidable physical presence in a golden era for the club. Standing 189cm and weighing 90kg, Bushby was a "tall, solid and tough" operator who split his time between the ruck and the back pocket, where his high marking and booming kick were key assets.
Bushby became a central figure in Dick Reynolds' powerhouse sides of the 1940s, playing a crucial role in the 1942 and 1946 premiership victories. Renowned as a protector of his smaller teammates, he was rewarded for his consistency with the club's Best and Fairest award in 1944 and Victorian state selection in 1947. After 142 games in the red and black, he departed in 1949 to captain-coach Stawell, leading them to a premiership the following year.
Profile
- Born
- 27 May 1919
- Died
- 29 Aug 1975 (aged 56y 94d)
- Birthplace
- Narrandera, NSW
- Deathplace
- Melbourne, VIC
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1942, 1946
- Essendon B&F1944
Bio
1 revisionHailing from Narrandera in the Riverina, Perc Bushby had a false start to his league career, playing a solitary game for Essendon in 1936 before returning to the country for two seasons. When he rejoined the Dons permanently in 1939, he established himself as a formidable physical presence in a golden era for the club. Standing 189cm and weighing 90kg, Bushby was a "tall, solid and tough" operator who split his time between the ruck and the back pocket, where his high marking and booming kick were key assets.
Bushby became a central figure in Dick Reynolds' powerhouse sides of the 1940s, playing a crucial role in the 1942 and 1946 premiership victories. Renowned as a protector of his smaller teammates, he was rewarded for his consistency with the club's Best and Fairest award in 1944 and Victorian state selection in 1947. After 142 games in the red and black, he departed in 1949 to captain-coach Stawell, leading them to a premiership the following year.