Alan Belcher (footballer)
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Alan Belcher was an Australian rules football
er who played with and coached Essendon
in the VFL
. He was the brother of South Melbourne player Vic Belcher
.
Belcher started his career with Collingwood but it was with Essendon that he established himself as one of the premier ruckmen in the league. He formed a combination in the ruck with Fred Baring
and Ernie Cameron
, culminating in premiership success in 1912.
He was captain-coach in 1910 and represented Victoria at interstate football in patches during his career. From 1912 to 1915 he captained the club again in 1919 but it would be his final season, a broken toe forcing him to retire.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with and coached Essendon
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the VFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. He was the brother of South Melbourne player Vic Belcher
Vic Belcher
Vic Belcher was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.Belcher was a tireless ruckman for the South Melbourne Football Club who could also play in a key position...
.
Belcher started his career with Collingwood but it was with Essendon that he established himself as one of the premier ruckmen in the league. He formed a combination in the ruck with Fred Baring
Fred Baring
Frederick Albert Baring was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League during the early 1900s. In 1997 he was named at fullback in Essendon's official Team of the Century....
and Ernie Cameron
Ernie Cameron
Ernest J. "Ginger" Cameron was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL. He was a premiership player for the club in 1911.A rover, nicknamed "Ginger", he made his debut for Essendon in 1905...
, culminating in premiership success in 1912.
He was captain-coach in 1910 and represented Victoria at interstate football in patches during his career. From 1912 to 1915 he captained the club again in 1919 but it would be his final season, a broken toe forcing him to retire.