About Phonse Wood
Lived 1884 – 1976 (aged 91). Phonse Wood was an Australian australian rules football player.
Francis Alphonse Wood (24 September 1884 – 4 June 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Wood was a Western Australian, who started out at North Fremantle before playing with South Fremantle in the 1906 season.
He then joined South Melbourne, in 1907, for a two-year stint. In his first season, he played in a Grand Final loss and the following year he represented the VFL at the 1908 Melbourne Carnival.
Once his time at South Melbourne came to an end he signed with Sturt in South Australia.
In 1909 Wood joined Prahran in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and he was appointed as coach in 1910.
In 1912 Wood joined a team in Broken Hill.
May 1913 – 1914 Has re-joined Prahran after being blocked by the league.
In 1915 a very brief stint at coaching Hawthorn before returning to Prahran the same year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phonse Wood?
Australian rules footballer (1884–1976)
When was Phonse Wood born?
Phonse Wood was born on 24 September 1884 in Karridale.
When did Phonse Wood die?
Phonse Wood died on 4 June 1976 in Heidelberg.
What was Phonse Wood's occupation?
Phonse Wood was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Phonse Wood?
Phonse Wood was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phonse Wood. https://biography.guide/phonse-wood/
MLA: "Phonse Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phonse-wood/.
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