Australian Football

Edward Biggs, invariably known as Ted, was a noteworthy performer for Sturt in 144 senior league games between 1934 and 1943. He also represented South Australia on nine occasions, kicking eight goals. A splendid foil in the ruck for the likes of Hartley Bagshaw and Paul Robertson, he could also be a damaging player in the forward lines as his career tally of 349 goals attests. 75 of those goals came in the 1941 season when he topped the Double Blues’ list. In the previous year’s Grand Final he had starred as a follower as Sturt overcame South Adelaide by 23 points to claim their first flag in eight seasons.

Author - John Devaney