Australian Football

A pacy and tigerish rover, Alby Wundersitz made his Sturt debut in 1929, and went on to represent the club with distinction in 113 matches over the ensuing 10 seasons. Especially renowned for his goal kicking ability, he registered 45 goals in 1934 and 55 the following year to top the Double Blues’ list both years, and finished his career with a total of 254 majors to his name. 

Predictably nicknamed ‘Wonder’, he played a big part in Sturt’s 1932 Grand Final defeat of North Adelaide when he shared the roving duties with Bill Smith. Between them, the pair helped create numerous scoring opportunities for full forward Gordon ‘Grassy’ Green, who finished the match with a Grand Final record tally of nine goals. 

A South Australian carnival representative at Sydney in 1933, Wundersitz played a total of four interstate matches, kicking seven goals. Niggling injuries brought about his retirement in 1938 when it seemed he still had plenty of football left in him.

Author - John Devaney