Chip Turner

Chip Turner
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Chipman Turner[1]
Date of birth10 June 1893
Original teamGolden Point
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1918–1922South Melbourne66 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1922 season.

Samuel Chipman "Chip" Turner (born 10 June 1893) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

South Melbourne first tried to get a clearance for Turner, from Ballarat Football League side Golden Point, in 1915, but he didn't start at the club until 1918 due to the war.[2] He arrived in time to enjoy South Melbourne's successful 1918 premiership campaign and as a full-back in the grand final kept Collingwood player Dick Lee to three goals.[3]

Turner had cemented his spot in the team after his strong debut season and played 17 of a possible 19 games in 1919.[3] He spent three more years with South Melbourne before retiring.[3]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. The Argus, "Club News", 30 April 1915. p. 10
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 AFL Tables: Chip Turner