About Alf Gough
Lived 1888 – 1930 (aged 42). Alf Gough was an australian rules football player.
Alf Gough (8 March 1888 – 22 April 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football Gough was a forward pocket and second rover for South Melbourne in their 1909 premiership team. He kicked South Melbourne's fourth and final goal, in the third quarter, which helped them secure a two-point win. In 1910 he did not miss a single game and he appeared in the opening 16 rounds of the 1911 VFL season.
He then spent some time in New South Wales, playing for Sydney club Paddington. He returned to South Melbourne for one final season in 1915.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Gough?
Australian rules footballer, born 1888
When was Alf Gough born?
Alf Gough was born on 8 March 1888 in Tarrawingee.
When did Alf Gough die?
Alf Gough died on 22 April 1930 in Ormond.
What was Alf Gough's occupation?
Alf Gough was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: Alf Gough (footballer, born 1888)
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