About Horrie Drane
Lived 1881 – 1965 (aged 84). Horrie Drane was an australian rules football player.
Horace George Drane (15 February 1881 – 29 September 1965) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was described as "a fine running player".
Drane took a while to establish himself at Melbourne, playing just twice in 1902 and no senior football in 1903. He then played regularly over the next three years before crossing to South Melbourne for the 1907 VFL season. Although he had played only once all year, in round 14, Drane was the beneficiary of Jim Caldwell's suspension and replaced him on the wing for the 1909 Grand Final. The 1909 Grand Final was his last VFL match.
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Who was Horrie Drane?
Australian rules footballer (1881–1965)
When was Horrie Drane born?
Horrie Drane was born on 15 February 1881 in Albert Park.
When did Horrie Drane die?
Horrie Drane died on 29 September 1965 in Toorak.
What was Horrie Drane's occupation?
Horrie Drane was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Horrie Drane. https://biography.guide/horrie-drane/
MLA: "Horrie Drane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/horrie-drane/.
Chicago: "Horrie Drane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/horrie-drane/.
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