Roger Lamley
Fitzroy
AFL career
10 games6 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v CAR8 May 1897
- Most recent
- R3 1898 v STK24 May 1898
Stats
Bio
An experienced traveler of the pre-league era, Roger Lamley arrived at Fitzroy with a wealth of VFA football behind him, having previously suited up for both North Melbourne and Collingwood. He joined the Maroons for the competition's breakaway inaugural season in 1897, bringing a mature head to the Brunswick Street lineup as a 27-year-old debutant. A capable forward option who knew how to find the big sticks, Lamley notably booted three majors in a comfortable win over St Kilda at the Junction Oval early in his tenure. Although his VFL career was brief—spanning just 10 games across two seasons—he holds a permanent place in history as a member of Fitzroy’s first-ever league team that defeated Carlton in Round 1, 1897.
Profile
- Born
- 09 Mar 1870
- Died
- 22 Dec 1961 (aged 91y 288d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Collingwood, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionAn experienced traveler of the pre-league era, Roger Lamley arrived at Fitzroy with a wealth of VFA football behind him, having previously suited up for both North Melbourne and Collingwood. He joined the Maroons for the competition's breakaway inaugural season in 1897, bringing a mature head to the Brunswick Street lineup as a 27-year-old debutant. A capable forward option who knew how to find the big sticks, Lamley notably booted three majors in a comfortable win over St Kilda at the Junction Oval early in his tenure. Although his VFL career was brief—spanning just 10 games across two seasons—he holds a permanent place in history as a member of Fitzroy’s first-ever league team that defeated Carlton in Round 1, 1897.