Ted Turner
North Melbourne
AFL career
16 games1 goals
- Debut
- R13 1944 v RCH29 July 1944
- Most recent
- R19 1946 v MEL31 Aug 1946
Stats
Bio
A product of Mentone whose arrival at Arden Street was delayed by service in the Second World War, Ted Turner was a rugged centre half back who squeezed his entire VFL career into the immediate post-war years. He managed 16 senior appearances for North Melbourne between 1944 and 1946, offering defensive stability during a transitional era for the club. However, his time at the top level ended controversially when he crossed to VFA club Brighton without a clearance, incurring a suspension from the VFL that effectively ended his League career. While his stint with the Kangaroos was brief, Turner went on to establish a formidable legacy in the Association, starring in Brighton's 1948 premiership side and eventually crowning his career by winning the 1954 J.J. Liston Trophy.
Profile
- Born
- 20 Dec 1921
- Died
- 23 Sept 1981 (aged 59y 277d)
- Birthplace
- Elsternwick, VIC
- Deathplace
- Frankston, VIC
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Honours
- J.J. Liston Trophy1954
Bio
1 revisionA product of Mentone whose arrival at Arden Street was delayed by service in the Second World War, Ted Turner was a rugged centre half back who squeezed his entire VFL career into the immediate post-war years. He managed 16 senior appearances for North Melbourne between 1944 and 1946, offering defensive stability during a transitional era for the club. However, his time at the top level ended controversially when he crossed to VFA club Brighton without a clearance, incurring a suspension from the VFL that effectively ended his League career. While his stint with the Kangaroos was brief, Turner went on to establish a formidable legacy in the Association, starring in Brighton's 1948 premiership side and eventually crowning his career by winning the 1954 J.J. Liston Trophy.