Viv Randall

Viv Randall
Personal information
Full nameHerbert Vivian Randall
Date of birth7 March 1914
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
Date of death7 September 1985 (aged 71)
Original teamCaulfield
Height/Weight170 cm / 74 kg
Position(s)Wing
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1934–1938Hawthorn73 (4)
Representative team honours
YearsTeamGames (Goals)
Victoria2
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1938 season.

Herbert Vivian "Viv" Randall (7 March 1914 – 7 September 1985)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Randall, a wingman, joined Hawthorn from Caulfield in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).

He had particularly strong seasons in 1935 and 1936 when he polled 10 and 12 votes respectively in the Brownlow Medal, finishing as Hawthorn's best vote getter on each occasion.[2]

Randall made two appearances for Victoria at interstate football. He played against the VFA in 1936 and South Australia the following year.[3]

He played his last season for Hawthorn in 1938, then returned to the VFA, joining Camberwell.[4]

During World War II, Randall served as a sapper in New Guinea.[5]

His son, Trevor Randall, played with Hawthorn in 1960.

References

  1. http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2013-03-12/new-exhibit-at-the-hawks-museum
  2. AFL Tables: Viv Randall
  3. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  4. The Argus,"Toohey And Randall For Camberwell", 29 March 1939, p. 25
  5. "WW2 Nominal Roll". Government of Australia.