List of VFL debuts in 1944 explained

The 1944 Victorian Football League (VFL) season was the 48th season of the VFL. The season saw 123 Australian rules footballers make their senior VFL debut and a further 21 players transfer to new clubs having previously played in the VFL.

Summary

Summary of debuts in 1944

Club	VFL debuts	Change of club
	11	0
	10	0
	12	0
	5	3
Footscray	7	2
	3	2
	13	2
	14	1
	12	3
	11	0
South Melbourne	13	1
	12	7
Total	123	21

Debuts

width=15%	Name	width=12%	Club	width=15%	Age at debut	width=5%	Round debuted	width=5%	Games	width=5%	Goals	width=33%	Notes
			[1]	135	104
			[2]	120	7
			[3]	86	101
			[4]	84	20
			[5]	32	27
			[6]	7	5
			[7]	7	1
			[8]	4	0
			[9]	2	0
			[10]	2	0
			[11]	1	0
			[12]	49	32
			[13]	30	10
			[14]	24	1
			[15]	8	26	Brother of Jack and Frank Galbally.
			[16]	7	0
			[17]	5	2
			[18]	5	0
			[19]	4	1
			[20]	4	0
			[21]	2	0
			[22]	116	59
			[23]	37	0
			[24]	15	1
			[25]	14	1
			[26]	10	14
			[27]	9	0
			[28]	5	0
			[29]	4	1
			[30]	3	0
			[31]	3	1
			[32]	2	1
			[33]	2	1
			[34]	228	185	Grandfather of Travis Johnstone.
			[35]	159	31
			[36]	36	58	Previously played for Richmond.
			[37]	18	14	Previously played for Hawthorn.
			[38]	12	0
			[39]	12	0
			[40]	2	0
			[41]	1	0	Previously played for Melbourne.
			[42]	139	24
			[43]	115	294
			[44]	100	27
			[45]	13	8
			[46]	13	3	Previously played for North Melbourne.
			[47]	11	2
			[48]	10	0
			[49]	9	6	Previously played for South Melbourne.
			[50]	4	0
			[51]	108	14
			[52]	70	108	Previously played for Fitzroy.
			[53]	44	26
			[54]	38	11	Previously played for Fitzroy.
			[55]	33	1
			[56]	129	51
			[57]	80	9
			[58]	41	6
			[59]	31	39	Previously played for Richmond.
			[60]	30	0
			[61]	30	0
			[62]	12	9
			[63]	6	0
			[64]	6	4
			[65]	3	0	Previously played for Richmond.
			[66]	3	0
			[67]	2	0
			[68]	1	0
			[69]	1	0
			[70]	1	0
			[71]	36	11
			[72]	25	31
			[73]	22	7
			[74]	17	2
			[75]	14	0
			[76]	12	1
			[77]	9	20	Previously played for Geelong and South Melbourne.
			[78]	9	4
			[79]	4	0
			[80]	3	2
			[81]	2	1
			[82]	2	1
			[83]	2	3
			[84]	2	0
			[85]	1	0
	North Melbourne		[86]	131	218
	North Melbourne		[87]	130	12
	North Melbourne		[88]	130	11
	North Melbourne		[89]	54	14
	North Melbourne		[90]	31	16	Previously played for Hawthorn, Fitzroy and Footscray.
	North Melbourne		[91]	19	2
	North Melbourne		[92]	16	1
	North Melbourne		[93]	11	0
	North Melbourne		[94]	10	1
	North Melbourne		[95]	7	13	Previously played for Essendon.
	North Melbourne		[96]	5	0
	North Melbourne		[97]	4	0
	North Melbourne		[98]	2	0	Previously played for Hawthorn.
	North Melbourne		[99]	2	0
	North Melbourne		[100]	1	0
			[101]	185	225
			[102]	81	11	Twin brother of Keith Cook.
			[103]	68	2
			[104]	59	23
			[105]	26	1	Twin brother of Fred Cook.
			[106]	20	48	Brother of Don Taylor.
			[107]	13	8
			[108]	6	0
			[109]	5	3
			[110]	3	0
			[111]	3	0
	South Melbourne		[112]	36	0
	South Melbourne		[113]	35	0
	South Melbourne		[114]	19	15
	South Melbourne		[115]	13	0
	South Melbourne		[116]	10	6
	South Melbourne		[117]	8	0
	South Melbourne		[118]	6	0
	South Melbourne		[119]	6	7
	South Melbourne		[120]	5	4
	South Melbourne		[121]	5	3	Previously played for Footscray.
	South Melbourne		[122]	4	0
	South Melbourne		[123]	4	0
	South Melbourne		[124]	2	1
	South Melbourne		[125]	1	0
			[126]	110	6
			[127]	103	258	Represented Australia in water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
			[128]	33	36
			[129]	32	3
			[130]	23	30
			[131]	22	2	Previously played for North Melbourne.
			[132]	20	0
			[133]	17	19	Previously played for Essendon.
			[134]	14	8
			[135]	12	1	Previously played for Fitzroy.
			[136]	8	1
			[137]	4	1	Previously played for North Melbourne and South Melbourne.
			[138]	3	4
			[139]	2	0
			[140]	2	0	Previously played for Collingwood.
			[141]	2	0
			[142]	2	3	Previously played for Fitzroy.
			[143]	1	1	Previously played for South Melbourne.
			[144]	1	0

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jack Conley statistics. AFL Tables. 17 October 2010.
2. Web site: Doug Williams statistics. AFL Tables. 17 October 2010.
3. Web site: Herb Turner statistics. AFL Tables. 17 October 2010.
4. Web site: Ern Henfry statistics. AFL Tables. 17 October 2010.
5. Web site: Alec Way statistics. AFL Tables. 17 October 2010.
6. Web site: Bert Lucas statistics. AFL Tables. 17 October 2010.
7. Web site: Les McCann statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
8. Web site: Ernie Spence statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
9. Web site: Les Marden statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
10. Web site: Les Gregory statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
11. Web site: Harold McDonald statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
12. Web site: Dave Newman statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
13. Web site: Bill Dalkin statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
14. Web site: George Nelson statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
15. Web site: Bob Galbally statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
16. Web site: Jack Synon statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
17. Web site: Ron Hibbert statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
18. Web site: Ray Riddell statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
19. Web site: Jim Tibballs statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
20. Web site: Jack Nilson statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
21. Web site: Arthur Robbins statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
22. Web site: Bob Syme statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
23. Web site: Herbie Tonkes statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
24. Web site: Terry Healy statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
25. Web site: Russell Hill statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
26. Web site: Ray Finn statistics. AFL Tables. 18 October 2010.
27. Web site: Alan Randall statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
28. Web site: Alan Shaw statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
29. Web site: Jack Henry statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
30. Web site: Jack Symons statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
31. Web site: Ron Kennedy statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
32. Web site: Jack Vinall statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
33. Web site: Ken Collicoat statistics. AFL Tables. 19 October 2010.
34. Web site: Norm Johnstone statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
35. Web site: Noel Jarvis statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
36. Web site: Jack Symons statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
37. Web site: Wally Bristowe statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
38. Web site: Laurie Bickerton statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
39. Web site: Charlie Linney statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
40. Web site: Jack Harrow statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
41. Web site: Billy Walsh statistics. AFL Tables. 20 October 2010.
42. Web site: George McLaren statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
43. Web site: Bill Wood statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
44. Web site: Dick Wearmouth statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
45. Web site: Jack Sutton statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
46. Web site: Harry Chalmers statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
47. Web site: Don Henderson statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
48. Web site: Gerry Sexton statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
49. Web site: Alf Benison statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
50. Web site: Mal McBean statistics. AFL Tables. 23 October 2010.
51. Web site: Jim Fitzgerald statistics. AFL Tables. 24 October 2010.
52. Web site: Doug Brown statistics. AFL Tables. 24 October 2010.
53. Web site: Jim Munday statistics. AFL Tables. 24 October 2010.
54. Web site: Ralph Patman statistics. AFL Tables. 24 October 2010.
55. Web site: Jack Sing statistics. AFL Tables. 24 October 2010.
56. Web site: Ted Fletcher statistics. AFL Tables. 28 October 2010.
57. Web site: Malcolm Worrall statistics. AFL Tables. 28 October 2010.
58. Web site: Roy Baldwin statistics. AFL Tables. 28 October 2010.
59. Web site: Andy Brannan statistics. AFL Tables. 28 October 2010.
60. Web site: Ken Lippiatt statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
61. Web site: Tom Spear statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
62. Web site: Ken Bodger statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
63. Web site: Reg Barnes statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
64. Web site: Jim Maguire statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
65. Web site: Harry Dwan statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
66. Web site: Bert Amey statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
67. Web site: Ron Alsop statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
68. Web site: Vic Atkinson statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
69. Web site: Bob Harland statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
70. Web site: Alvan Whittle statistics. AFL Tables. 29 October 2010.
71. Web site: Frank Kennedy statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
72. Web site: Ivan Porter statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
73. Web site: Es Downey statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
74. Web site: Ron Hall statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
75. Web site: Jack Stock statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
76. Web site: Clem Conroy statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
77. Web site: Percy Taylor statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
78. Web site: Lloyd Bennett statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
79. Web site: Col Galbraith statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
80. Web site: Jack Compton statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
81. Web site: Frank McGrath statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
82. Web site: Tony Bizzaca statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
83. Web site: Neil Bencraft statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
84. Web site: Harry New statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
85. Web site: Jim Ryan statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
86. Web site: Don Condon statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
87. Web site: Keith McKenzie statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
88. Web site: Ted Jarrard statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
89. Web site: Fred Fairweather statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
90. Web site: Alf Clay statistics. AFL Tables. 30 October 2010.
91. Web site: Cam Bogie statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
92. Web site: Ted Turner statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
93. Web site: Ted Thomas statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
94. Web site: Herbie Wood statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
95. Web site: Jack Hunter statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
96. Web site: Ken Watkins statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
97. Web site: Eric Haggis statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
98. Web site: Harold Daly statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
99. Web site: Clive Smith statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
100. Web site: Allan Wilson statistics. AFL Tables. 1 November 2010.
101. Web site: Bill Wilson statistics. AFL Tables. 2 November 2010.
102. Web site: Fred Cook statistics. AFL Tables. 2 November 2010.
103. Web site: Bob Wiggins statistics. AFL Tables. 2 November 2010.
104. Web site: Les Jones statistics. AFL Tables. 2 November 2010.
105. Web site: Keith Cook statistics. AFL Tables. 2 November 2010.
106. Web site: Laurie Taylor statistics. AFL Tables. 3 November 2010.
107. Web site: Ray Bower statistics. AFL Tables. 3 November 2010.
108. Web site: Percy Bice statistics. AFL Tables. 3 November 2010.
109. Web site: Kevin Deagan statistics. AFL Tables. 3 November 2010.
110. Web site: Frank Hughes statistics. AFL Tables. 3 November 2010.
111. Web site: Allen Lewis statistics. AFL Tables. 3 November 2010.
112. Web site: Pat Bourke statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
113. Web site: Bob Matlock statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
114. Web site: Norm Duncan statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
115. Web site: Jack Danckert statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
116. Web site: Lyal Keighran statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
117. Web site: Jimmy McKnight statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
118. Web site: Lou Frost statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
119. Web site: Jack Sheedy statistics. AFL Tables. 6 November 2010.
120. Web site: Jack Oatey statistics. AFL Tables. 8 November 2010.
121. Web site: Joe De Medici statistics. AFL Tables. 8 November 2010.
122. Web site: Max Rippon statistics. AFL Tables. 8 November 2010.
123. Web site: Pat Grace statistics. AFL Tables. 8 November 2010.
124. Web site: Len O'Shea statistics. AFL Tables. 13 November 2010.
125. Web site: Col Churchett statistics. AFL Tables. 13 November 2010.
126. Web site: Des Nisbet statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
127. Web site: Peter Bennett statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
128. Web site: Wal Armour statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
129. Web site: Bob Bibby statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
130. Web site: Jack Howe statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
131. Web site: Billy Wells statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
132. Web site: Gordon Geddes statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
133. Web site: Ted Rippon statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
134. Web site: Ray Gracie statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
135. Web site: Arch Knott statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
136. Web site: Brendon Bermingham statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
137. Web site: Chris Lamborn statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
138. Web site: Peter Morcom statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
139. Web site: George Grainger statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
140. Web site: George Wilson statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
141. Web site: Ray Pearce statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
142. Web site: Bernie Fyffe statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
143. Web site: Les Hazelwood statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.
144. Web site: Jack Indian statistics. AFL Tables. 14 November 2010.