Ted Wildie
Australian rules footballer
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Edwin "Ted" Wildie (30 January 1906 – 14 October 1987) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Ted Wildie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edwin Wildie | ||
| Born | 30 January 1906 | ||
| Died | 14 October 1987 (aged 81) | ||
| Original team | Port CYMS (CYMSFA) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929 | South Melbourne | 11 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Career
Wildie was a locally recruited player, from CYMS Football Association club Port CYMS.[2] Beginning in the South Melbourne second eighteen, Wildie played a VFL seconds grand final in 1927, which South Melbourne lost to Carlton.[3]
In the 1929 VFL season he got his opportunity when he came into the side for South Melbourne's round eight fixture.[4] A defender, he showed promise on debut and remained in the team for the remainder of the season, for a total of 11 games.[2][5] He was described as having a great dash from the back pocket.[6]
The following year he found himself back in the South Melbourne seconds and didn't feature again in the seniors.[7]
