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Key Facts

Full name
Charles Herbert Lockyer Young

Known as
Charlie 'Nipper' Young

Nickname
Nipper

Born
7 December 1877

Place of birth
Kew, VIC (3101)

Died
22 February 1914 (aged 36)

Place of death
Glenelg, SA (5045)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 19y 152d
Last game: 26y 271d

Senior clubs
Melbourne

State of origin
VIC

Charlie 'Nipper' Young

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
MelbourneVFA1896————————
MelbourneV/AFL1897-1904129460.3644%———0
Total1896-1904129460.36—————

AFL: 160th player to appear, 1,676th most games played, 2,137th most goals kickedMelbourne: 20th player to appear, 107th most games played, 161st most goals kicked

Charles Young was a high-possession-gathering centreman whose kicking was a joy to behold. He commenced with Melbourne in 1896, and went on to play in the opening round of the VFL's inaugural season of 1897 when he helped his team mates to a 17-point win away at South Melbourne. His VFL career comprised 129 games spread over eight seasons, highlighted by participation in the Fuchsias' 1900 Grand Final defeat of Fitzroy. Young played interstate football for the VFL against South Australia in 1903 and versus Western Australia the following year.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

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