Syd Carman
Essendon
AFL career
96 games8 goals
- Debut
- R1 1926 v NTH1 May 1926
- Most recent
- R18 1933 v HAW2 Sept 1933
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Middle Park in the local church leagues, Syd Carman evolved from a zippy midfielder into a resolute defender over the course of his eight-season career at Windy Hill. He initially made his mark as a rover and centreman, utilizing his pace and clever disposal to drive the Bombers forward, before shifting to the backline in 1930 where his dash and reading of the play shone. His consistent form was rewarded in 1932 with the club's Best and Fairest award and selection for Victoria, cementing his status as a key figure in the side. Elevated to vice-captain for his final year in 1933, Carman remained a dedicated servant of Essendon long after hanging up the boots, notably serving as the club's treasurer for more than twenty years.
Profile
- Born
- 15 Dec 1901
- Died
- 16 Feb 1966 (aged 64y 63d)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
Teams
Honours
- Essendon B&F1932
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Middle Park in the local church leagues, Syd Carman evolved from a zippy midfielder into a resolute defender over the course of his eight-season career at Windy Hill. He initially made his mark as a rover and centreman, utilizing his pace and clever disposal to drive the Bombers forward, before shifting to the backline in 1930 where his dash and reading of the play shone. His consistent form was rewarded in 1932 with the club's Best and Fairest award and selection for Victoria, cementing his status as a key figure in the side. Elevated to vice-captain for his final year in 1933, Carman remained a dedicated servant of Essendon long after hanging up the boots, notably serving as the club's treasurer for more than twenty years.