Arthur Edwards (footballer)

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For the former Fitzroy player, see Arthur "Titch" Edwards.
Arthur Edwards
Personal information
Birth June 4, 1934(1934-06-04),
Recruited from
Height and weight 185cm / 79.5kg
Playing career¹
Debut Round 7, June 9, 1951, Footscray vs. South Melbourne, at Lake Oval
Team(s) Footscray (1951-1960)

120 games, 26 goals

¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season
Career highlights

Arthur Edwards (June 4, 1934—May 2006) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.

Debuting in 1951 with the Footscray Football Club soon after he turned 17, Edwards stood at 185cm tall and was a fine ruckman in a period when the club had such tall men as Dave Bryden.

Noted for his ruckwork and strong marking skills, Edwards rested in the backline. His career highlight was playing in the Bulldogs' 1954 premiership side.

Edwards died in May, 2006. Arthur Edwards father In Law Frank (Dolly) Aked, Arthurs son Alan (Butch) Edwards and 2 grandsons currently playing Jake Edwards (Carlton) and Shane O'Bree (Collingwood) making 4 consecutive generations of the Family playing at the elite level of A.F.L/V.F.L Football. Quite possibly the only family in 150 years of the game ever achieving that honour.