Sydney Sykes
Sidney Mellor Sykes (28 February 1882 – 19 August 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He also played for Victorian Football Association club Prahran, notably kicking 12.5 of his team's total of 12.17 in a 1907 match against North Melbourne.[2]
| Sydney Sykes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sidney Mellor Sykes | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1882 | ||
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 19 August 1949 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Prahran | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1905–06 | South Melbourne | 7 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1906. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 863. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- Fiddian, Marc (2004); The VFA; A History of the Victorian Football Association 1877–1995; p. 70
External links
- Sydney Sykes's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Sydney Sykes at AustralianFootball.com
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