Vince Irwin
Essendon
AFL career
78 games102 goals
- Debut
- R11 1921 v GEE16 July 1921
- Most recent
- R13 1926 v COL7 Aug 1926
Stats
Bio
Arriving at Essendon amidst the chaotic disbandment of the North Melbourne VFA club in 1921, Vince Irwin followed legendary skipper Syd Barker to Windy Hill and became a linchpin of the celebrated "Mosquito Fleet." Standing just 167cm, Irwin initially carved out a niche as a tight-checking back pocket, holding his spot in the defensive unit that secured the 1923 premiership against Fitzroy. He demonstrated remarkable versatility the following season by transforming into a dangerous forward, headlined by a stunning 10-goal haul against St Kilda—a performance that highlighted his lethal prowess around the sticks. A premiership player in both 1923 and the round-robin triumph of 1924, Irwin proved to be one of the era's most effective utilities before eventually departing to captain-coach in the country leagues.
Profile
- Born
- 04 Feb 1899
- Died
- 29 May 1959 (aged 60y 114d)
- Birthplace
- West Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- Yallourn, VIC
- Height
- 169 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1923
Family
- Brother:Frank Irwin
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Essendon amidst the chaotic disbandment of the North Melbourne VFA club in 1921, Vince Irwin followed legendary skipper Syd Barker to Windy Hill and became a linchpin of the celebrated "Mosquito Fleet." Standing just 167cm, Irwin initially carved out a niche as a tight-checking back pocket, holding his spot in the defensive unit that secured the 1923 premiership against Fitzroy. He demonstrated remarkable versatility the following season by transforming into a dangerous forward, headlined by a stunning 10-goal haul against St Kilda—a performance that highlighted his lethal prowess around the sticks. A premiership player in both 1923 and the round-robin triumph of 1924, Irwin proved to be one of the era's most effective utilities before eventually departing to captain-coach in the country leagues.