Viv Valentine
Carlton
AFL career
116 games91 goals
- Debut
- R2 1911 v SME6 May 1911
- Most recent
- SF 1918 v SME31 Aug 1918
Coaching career
17 games10 wins7 losses0 draws
- First
- R1 1919 v FIT3 May 1919
- Most recent
- SF 1919 v COL27 Sept 1919
Stats
Bio
Viv Valentine was a trailblazing Tasmanian recruit who arrived at Princes Park in 1911 as the first interstate player signed under the VFL's controversial "Rule 29." Originally hailing from Launceston and plying his trade with coastal powerhouse Mersey, the bank clerk made an immediate impression on the mainland. Despite standing just 168cm, he was a formidable physical presence, famously described by contemporaries as a "moving mass of muscularity." A strongly built rover who could also operate in the centre, Valentine combined flawless skills with unwavering determination, establishing himself as a contested beast who thrived in the physical exchanges of the era.
Although a persistent leg injury forced him to watch from the sidelines during Carlton's 1914 flag triumph, Valentine found redemption the following season. He was a dominant force in the centre of the ground during the Blues' 1915 Premiership victory over Collingwood, securing his place in club history. He continued to serve the club through the difficult war years before hanging up the boots in 1918. His football journey continued immediately after his retirement, as he stepped into the role of senior coach for the 1919 season, becoming the first Tasmanian to ever coach a VFL side.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Dec 1887
- Died
- 07 Aug 1967 (aged 79y 247d)
- Birthplace
- Launceston, TAS
- Deathplace
- Cheltenham, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Teams
Coaching
- Carlton (Senior Coach)191917 games (W10 L7 D0), 58.8%
Honours
- Premiership1915
Bio
1 revisionViv Valentine was a trailblazing Tasmanian recruit who arrived at Princes Park in 1911 as the first interstate player signed under the VFL's controversial "Rule 29." Originally hailing from Launceston and plying his trade with coastal powerhouse Mersey, the bank clerk made an immediate impression on the mainland. Despite standing just 168cm, he was a formidable physical presence, famously described by contemporaries as a "moving mass of muscularity." A strongly built rover who could also operate in the centre, Valentine combined flawless skills with unwavering determination, establishing himself as a contested beast who thrived in the physical exchanges of the era.
Although a persistent leg injury forced him to watch from the sidelines during Carlton's 1914 flag triumph, Valentine found redemption the following season. He was a dominant force in the centre of the ground during the Blues' 1915 Premiership victory over Collingwood, securing his place in club history. He continued to serve the club through the difficult war years before hanging up the boots in 1918. His football journey continued immediately after his retirement, as he stepped into the role of senior coach for the 1919 season, becoming the first Tasmanian to ever coach a VFL side.