Bert Drinkwater
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Fullname
Albert Drinkwater
Born
28 September 1895
Queenscliff, Victoria
Queenscliff, Victoria
Died
27 July 1947 (aged 51)
Geelong, Victoria
Geelong, Victoria
Original team
Army / St Augustine's[1]
| Bert Drinkwater | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Albert Drinkwater | ||
| Born |
28 September 1895 Queenscliff, Victoria | ||
| Died |
27 July 1947 (aged 51) Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Army / St Augustine's[1] | ||
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1918–1920 | Essendon | 27 (15) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1920. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Albert Drinkwater (28 September 1895 – 27 July 1947)[2] was an Australian rules footballer for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Drinkwater enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 19 August 1914, serving as a private in the 2nd Division Signal Corps until his return to Australia on 13 February 1917.[3]
Drinkwater began his VFL career for Essendon in 1918. He played his final VFL match in 1920 having played 27 matches.[4]
