Rowley Flynne
Footscray and South Melbourne
AFL career
13 games0 goals
- Debut
- R9 1935 v ESS22 June 1935
- Most recent
- R16 1937 v NTH7 Aug 1937
Stats
Bio
Rowley Flynne was a persistent journeyman whose VFL career was sandwiched around a successful stint in district football. Recruited from the Church of Christ in Windsor, he initially broke into a powerful South Melbourne side in 1935, managing four senior appearances as the Swans marched toward the Grand Final, though he ultimately missed selection for the finals campaign. Unable to hold a permanent spot in a lineup stacked with interstate talent, Flynne dropped to the VFL Sub-Districts in 1936, where he became a standout player in Sunshine’s premiership triumph, noted in contemporary reports for his pace and high marking. His form warranted a second chance at the elite level the following year, leading to a transfer to Footscray where he played another nine games as a defensive option before concluding his league tenure.
Profile
- Born
- 12 Jan 1913
- Died
- 20 Aug 2003 (aged 90y 220d)
- Birthplace
- Coburg, Germany
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRowley Flynne was a persistent journeyman whose VFL career was sandwiched around a successful stint in district football. Recruited from the Church of Christ in Windsor, he initially broke into a powerful South Melbourne side in 1935, managing four senior appearances as the Swans marched toward the Grand Final, though he ultimately missed selection for the finals campaign. Unable to hold a permanent spot in a lineup stacked with interstate talent, Flynne dropped to the VFL Sub-Districts in 1936, where he became a standout player in Sunshine’s premiership triumph, noted in contemporary reports for his pace and high marking. His form warranted a second chance at the elite level the following year, leading to a transfer to Footscray where he played another nine games as a defensive option before concluding his league tenure.