Melville Arthur Leslie Morris (8 June 1895 – 3 May 1956)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1921 and 1926 for the Richmond Football Club.[2][3][4] He was captain/coach of Richmond for the 1926 season.[5][6]
| Mel Morris | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Melville Arthur Leslie Morris | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | St Kilda, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 1956 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | Sassafras, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Wesley College/Elsternwick FC | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1921–1926 | Richmond | 89 (148) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1926 | Richmond | 18 (9–9–0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1926. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Morris was also a pioneer football commentator with the Australian Broadcasting Company and later the Australian Broadcasting Commission.[7][8][9][10]
Notes
edit- ^ "Mel, the 'Test voice,' dies - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - 4 May 1956". Trove. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "ATHLETICS - SPORTS AND PASTIMES. By Chas. M[?]rrick. FOOTBALL. Results of Matches. LEAGUE - Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) - 4 Aug 1921". Trove. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "PLAYERS' DINNER. - Richmond Guardian (Vic. : 1884 - 1885; 1894 - 1897; 1900 - 1930) - 2 May 1925". Trove. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Mel. Morris, Cargee Greeves, & Coventry Brothers—Four Prominent Victorians - Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954) - 2 Aug 1924". Trove. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "MEL MORRIS, COACH. - Richmond Guardian (Vic. : 1884 - 1885; 1894 - 1897; 1900 - 1930) - 10 Apr 1926". Trove. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "League Captains MEL MORRIS - Wesley Owns Him ALL-ROUND SPORT - The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954; 1956) - 11 Jun 1926". Trove. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Broadcasting the Tests". Sunday Mail. 3 June 1934. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Wireless Reports Of Opperman's Ride". News. 12 November 1937. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "MEL MORRIS' IMPRESSIONS OF LEETON". Murrumbidgee Irrigator. 4 May 1948. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "New Football Commentators for ABC". Age. 26 April 1951. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
References
edit- Hogan P: The Tigers of Old: A Complete History of Every Player to Represent the Richmond Football Club between 1908 and 1996, Richmond FC, (Melbourne), 1996. ISBN 0-646-18748-1
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