Alfred Edwin Gay "Rosie" Dummett (8 December 1880 – 1 May 1955) 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 (1857–1921),Deaths: Dummett, The Argus, (Wednesday, 23 February 1921), p.1. and Jessie Adeline Dummett (1856–1928), née Rouse,Deaths: Dummett, The Age, (Tuesday, 3 January 1928), p.1. and known as "Rosie" due to his rosy red cheeks,Buggy, Hugh, "He Knows All The Tricks", The Argus, (Tuesday, 31 July 1951), p.10. Alf Dummett was born in Fitzroy on 8 December 1880.
He was the brother of Collingwood footballer Charlie Dummett (1891–1976), the brother of Victorian cricketer Arthur Dummett (1900–1968),Cricket: Geelong v. V.C.A., The Geelong Advertiser, (Tuesday, 6 April 1920), p.5. and the uncle of Richmond footballer Bob Dummett.Form in Football Tests: Richmond, The Sporting Globe, (Saturday, 20 March 1954), p.9.
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;Veteran of V.F.L. Will Retire Soon, The Age, (Thursday, 4 March 1954), p.9. and, in addition, served as the Victorian chairman of selectors from 1936 to 1952.Buggy, Hugh, "Surprise V.F.L. Election", The Argus, (Saturday, 14 March 1953), p.13.
Death He died in Parkville, Victoria on 1 May 1955.Deaths: Dummett, The Argus, (Tuesday, 3 May 1955), p.17;
Footnotes
References Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. Boot Manufacturers: Assignment of Property, The Age, (Tuesday, 21 December 1937), p.14. Shoe Company: Estate Assigned, The Argus, (Tuesday, 21 December 1937), p.9.
External links
Biography: Alf Dummett. Boyles Football photos: Alf Dummett. Alf Dummett, at Collingwood Forever.