Peter Tippett
South Melbourne
AFL career
29 games2 goals
- Debut
- R9 1945 v HAW16 June 1945
- Most recent
- R9 1947 v STK16 June 1947
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the country town of Kerang, Peter Tippett was a key-position prospect who arrived at South Melbourne in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The teenager broke into the senior side during the tumultuous 1945 season, managing five appearances for the eventual minor premiers, but was ultimately unable to force his way into the lineup for the infamous "Bloodbath" Grand Final against Carlton. Standing 183cm—a significant height for the era—he established himself as a regular contributor in the subsequent two years, primarily operating as a defensive utility who rarely drifted forward. Tippett played his final VFL match at just 21 years of age, concluding a brief but respectable stint with the Swans before departing the league following the 1947 season.
Profile
- Born
- 06 Oct 1926
- Died
- 13 Jan 1990 (aged 63y 99d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the country town of Kerang, Peter Tippett was a key-position prospect who arrived at South Melbourne in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The teenager broke into the senior side during the tumultuous 1945 season, managing five appearances for the eventual minor premiers, but was ultimately unable to force his way into the lineup for the infamous "Bloodbath" Grand Final against Carlton. Standing 183cm—a significant height for the era—he established himself as a regular contributor in the subsequent two years, primarily operating as a defensive utility who rarely drifted forward. Tippett played his final VFL match at just 21 years of age, concluding a brief but respectable stint with the Swans before departing the league following the 1947 season.