Horace Moir Dick (16 June 1877 – 20 January 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He also played for Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association from 1901-06 (96 games, 42 goals) and was captain in 1905-06 and became the Club's first-ever coach in 1906. [1] Shortly after his one appearance for Essendon, Dick transferred to Footscray during 1907 and played 12 games for the Tricolours, kicking two goals. His final game was the first semi-final of 1907 where Footscray were defeated by Williamstown by 14 points, on their way to 'Town's first-ever VFA premiership.

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Cigarette card of Dick in 1906
Personal information
Full name Horace Moir Dick
Date of birth (1877-06-16)16 June 1877
Place of birth Geelong, Victoria
Date of death 20 January 1930(1930-01-20) (aged 52)
Place of death Dandenong, Victoria
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1907 Essendon 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1907.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Notes

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
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