Australian Football

Peter Coventry commenced his league career with Perth in 1950 and played in that season's losing Grand Final against South Fremantle as a wingman. An adaptable footballer, he could also play as a defender or forward when required, and was in the back pocket when the Redlegs won the 1955 flag with an 11.11 (77) to 11.9 (75) Grand Final defeat of East Fremantle (reviewed here). Perth's premiership coach Ern Henfry described Coventry as "a quiet, efficient player who always carried out the duties as they were explained to him".¹ He continued with the Redlegs until 1959, playing a total of 111 senior games as well as winning consecutive reserves fairest and best awards in 1953-4.

Author - John Devaney