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Wylie Chambers

Wylie Chambers

Australian rules footballer

Wylie Chambers (4 October 1928 – 9 August 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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A utility from Williamstown Presbyterians, Chambers was just 17 when he made his VFL debut in 1946.[1]

After playing 11 games in his first season, he found himself stuck in the seconds during 1947 and requested for a transfer to Williamstown, which was refused by South Melbourne.[2]

Chambers, who was often used as a fullback, put together regular appearances in the seniors over the next three seasons before joining Oakleigh.[3]

In 1953, while working as a constable with Victoria Police, Chambers fell ill and died soon after at Royal Melbourne Hospital.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. [2]
    The Argus, "South hang on to Chambers: wanted by VFA", 30 May 1947
  3. [3]
    "Wylie Chambers". AFL Tables.
  4. [4]
    The Argus, "Constable dies", 10 August 1953
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