Neville Stibbard (11 December 1923 – 3 May 1994) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Neville Stibbard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Neville J. Stibbard | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1923 | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 1994 (aged 70) | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1946 | South Melbourne | 6 (2) | |
| 1947–1948 | North Melbourne | 6 (1) | |
| Total | 12 (3) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Biography
editCareer
editStibbard spent four years with the South Melbourne seconds before getting his chance at league football.[1] A follower known for his high marking ability, Stibbard made six appearances for South Melbourne, early in the 1946 VFL season.[2][3]
He was granted a clearance to Victorian Football Association club Oakleigh in June.[4]
After playing out the year with Oakleigh, Stibbard returned to the VFL in 1947, as one of North Melbourne's new recruits.[5] His debut for North Melbourne, in what was his only appearance of the 1947 season, was as a defender in North Melbourne's round six win over Essendon, in which they overcame a 44-point three quarter time margin.[3][6] This remained a league record for biggest three quarter time comeback until it was surpassed in 1995.[7] He played a further five games for North Melbourne, all in the 1948 season.[3]
In 1949 he was coaching a West Brunswick junior side.[8]
Later life
editIn 1955 he was fortunate to survive being buried alive in an accident at a quarry in Campbellfield, Victoria.[9] One of three men at the bottom of the quarry when clay fell down on them, Stibbard was buried to the waist for 20-minutes until being rescued, but didn't suffer serious injuries.[9][10] His brother-in-law, George McInnes, was killed in the accident.[9]
He later served as a member of the South Melbourne committee.[11]
Two twin sons, Neville and Robert, both played for South Melbourne in the 1970s.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Tippett Before Roulent". Record (Emerald Hill). Vic. 27 April 1946. p. 3. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Great Start by South". Record (Emerald Hill). Vic. 27 April 1946. p. 3. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b c "AFL Tables – Neville Stibbard – Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ "E. Henfry Awaits W A Decision". The Argus. Melbourne. 27 June 1946. p. 13. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Footballers Hard at Work". The Argus. Melbourne. 23 April 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Essendon Pointless". The Sporting Globe (Edition1 ed.). Melbourne. 24 May 1947. p. 3. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 – The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- ^ "Two New Players in Richmond Team". The Argus. Melbourne. 6 May 1949. p. 15. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b c ""We didn't have a chance" Quarry men dig with hands, but mate dies in fall". The Argus. Melbourne. 8 June 1955. p. 3. Retrieved 16 September 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Cave-in at Quarry; One Man Killed". The Age. 8 June 1955. p. 8. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Carter, Ron (20 February 1974). "Upheaval at South". The Age. p. 36. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
External links
edit- Neville Stibbard's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Neville Stibbard at AustralianFootball.com