Fred Payne (footballer)
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Fred Payne is a former Australian rules football
er who played with Essendon
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
Payne experienced victory in the first 14 senior games that he played, but being part of a strong Essendon squad also meant it was difficult to command regular selection and he missed out on playing in their 1949 and 1950 premiership teams. He played as both a follower and forward during his career.
Originally from Ardmona, he made 16 appearances for Essendon in 1951. Payne missed both the semi final and preliminary final with a thigh injury, but was named on the bench for the 1951 VFL Grand Final
. He would end up starting the game in the forward pocket
, after Essendon player John Gill had to withdraw.
In 1954 he joined Hawthorn
, where he played in the seconds. Having been unable to make it into the seniors, Payne crossed to Bendigo Football League
club Kyneton
later in the year.
He continued playing across the state for the rest of the decade and throughout the 1960s, with stints at Sunbury, Murchison, Shepparton
and Ardmona.
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 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 Victorian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(VFL).
Payne experienced victory in the first 14 senior games that he played, but being part of a strong Essendon squad also meant it was difficult to command regular selection and he missed out on playing in their 1949 and 1950 premiership teams. He played as both a follower and forward during his career.
Originally from Ardmona, he made 16 appearances for Essendon in 1951. Payne missed both the semi final and preliminary final with a thigh injury, but was named on the bench for the 1951 VFL Grand Final
1951 VFL Grand Final
The 1951 VFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Geelong Football Club and Essendon Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 29 September 1951. It was the 55th annual Grand Final of the Victorian Football League, staged to determine the premiers for...
. He would end up starting the game in the forward pocket
Forward pocket
In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offense.Forward pocket players, situated in the forward line, need to have good avoidance and goal sneak skills and usually, quality forward-pockets are noted for their agility and ability to score difficult...
, after Essendon player John Gill had to withdraw.
In 1954 he joined Hawthorn
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
, where he played in the seconds. Having been unable to make it into the seniors, Payne crossed to Bendigo Football League
Bendigo Football League
The Bendigo Football League is an Australian rules football competition based in the Bendigo region of Victoria, Australia.Formed in 1880, it is one of the oldest football leagues in Australia, and among its members are some of the oldest football clubs in Australia, including the Castlemaine...
club Kyneton
Kyneton Football Club
The Kyneton Football Club are an Australian rules football club which compete in the Bendigo Football League.They are based in the town of Kyneton, Victoria and have played in the Bendigo Football League since 1932.-Notable players:...
later in the year.
He continued playing across the state for the rest of the decade and throughout the 1960s, with stints at Sunbury, Murchison, Shepparton
Shepparton Football Club
The Shepparton Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the Goulburn Valley Football League. The team, known as the "Bears", , are based in Shepparton and play their home games at the Deakin Reserve, the premier football ground in the town. They share the ground with the Shepparton...
and Ardmona.