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Key Facts

Full name
Albert Rodda

Known as
Alby Rodda

Born
8 September 1920

Died
15 May 2002 (aged 81)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 18y 233d
Last game: 29y 359d

Height and weight
Height: 166 cm
Weight: 80 kg

Senior clubs
Melbourne

Jumper numbers
Melbourne: 30

Alby Rodda

Advanced stats
Club
League
Career span
Games
Goals
Avg
Win %
AKI
AHB
AMK
BV
MelbourneV/AFL1939-1943, 1946-19501311421.0864%———29
Total1939-1943, 1946-19501311421.0864%———29

AFL: 4,693rd player to appear, 1,708th most games played, 715th most goals kickedMelbourne: 572nd player to appear, 103rd most games played, 54th most goals kicked

One of the smallest players of his day, Alby Rodda was also one of the best, roving in three Melbourne premiership teams (1939-40 and 1948), and representing the VFL. He missed the winning Grand Final of 1941 through injury, but played in the losing Grand Final of 1946. He got better with age, winning a club best and fairest award in 1948, as well as being best afield in that year's drawn Grand Final against Essendon. He was also prominent the following week when Melbourne triumphed in the replay. Alby Rodda's VFL career comprised a total of 131 games between 1939 and 1950. He also booted 142 goals.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.