Alf Dummett


Alfred Edward Gay "Rosie" Dummett was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the VFL during the early 1900s.

Family

The son of Henry Peter James Dummett, and Jessie Adeline Dummett, née Rouse, and known as "Rosie" due to his rosy red cheeks, Alf Dummett was born in Fitzroy on 8 December 1880.
He was the brother of Collingwood footballer Charlie Dummett, the brother of Victorian cricketer Arthur Dummett, and the uncle of Richmond footballer Bob Dummett.

Football

Dummett, a defender, was recruited locally to Collingwood.
He was a member of Collingwood's 1902 and 1903 premiership teams and captained the club for part of the 1906 season.

After football

After his playing career ended he served as the Vice President of the Collingwood Football Club.
He also served as Collingwood's delegate to the Victorian Football League for 30 years; and, in addition, served as the Victorian chairman of selectors from 1936 to 1952.

Death

He died in Parkville, Victoria on 1 May 1955.

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