Carl Watson

Carl E. Watson (11 November 1904 – 26 February 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Carl Watson
Personal information
Full name Carl E. Watson
Date of birth (1904-11-11)11 November 1904
Date of death 26 February 1960(1960-02-26) (aged 55)
Original team(s) Latrobe
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1927–1931 Richmond 44 (3)
1932 Essendon 11 (1)
Total 55 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Watson came to Richmond from Tasmanian club Latrobe.[2] He played on a wing for Richmond in the 1928 VFL Grand Final and 1929 VFL Grand Final.[3] Richmond were beaten in both matches.[3]

He moved to Essendon for the 1932 VFL season and later played at Camberwell.[4]

References

  1. "Carl E. Watson". Essendon Football Club official website. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012.
  2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. AFL Tables: Carl Watson
  4. The Argus,"Camberwell's New Players", 6 April 1934, p. 4


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