DOB: 8 April 1911
Died: 12 February 1970
Debut: Round 5, 1933 against Footscray at MCG
Last Game: Round 10, 1936 against Essendon at MCG
From: Golden Point
Number: 9 (1933-1936)
Games: 40
Goals: 1
Career Statistics
Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
19 | 0 | 21 | 47.50 |
A consistent performer in his first three seasons, the pacy winger had a delayed start to his rookie year as he was also involved in athletics. He continued to participate in professional running during his career with Melbourne.
Longhurst was suspended for eight matches after being reported for kicking in Round 10, 1936 and never played another VFL match.
Played for Port Melbourne in 1937 before being appointed coach of North Launceston in 1938.
Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
1933 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
1934 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
1935 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
1936 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Match | Charge | Sanction | |
Round 5, 1934 | Attempted Striking | 4 matches | |
Round 10, 1936 | Kicking | 8 matches |
Lists
Players without photos
VFA
Media
Herald - 21/04/1933
Sporting Globe - 26/08/1933
Sun - 28/01/1936
Argus - 29/04/1937
Mercury - 24/01/1938
Links
Australian Football profile
Boyles Football Photos
VFA Project profile
Wikipedia profile