DOB: 8 April 1896
Died: 1 May 1983
MFC Debut: Round 5, 1925 against North Melbourne at MCG
Last Game: Round 13, 1925 against Collingwood at MCG
From: Maryborough/Flemington CYMS/Williamstown/Essendon
Number: 25 (1925)
Games: 6 (96 total)
Goals: 0 (20 total)
Career Statistics
Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
4 | 1 | 1 | 66.66 |
A pacy wingman who played six and a half post-war seasons for Essendon, including as vice captain in 1923. He missed out on their Grand Final victory that year, but won a premiership in 1924 when the title was decided in a round robin format.
Sullivan joined Melbourne midway through 1925, after a complication when he required a clearance due to living in the residential area of VFL newcomers North Melbourne. He played six matches to end his senior career then served as captain/coach of the Melbourne Seconds from 1926 to 1928.
Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
1925 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Lists
Essendon
Two clubs in the same season
VFA
Notes
May not have played seniors for Williamstown
Media
Argus - 29/05/1925, 01/06/1925
Sporting Globe - 25/05/1927
Football Record - 1928 Interstate Game
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