About Syd Slater
Lived 1914 – 1994 (aged 79). Syd Slater was an Australian australian rules football player.
Arthur John "Syd" Slater QPM (16 December 1914 – 8 March 1994) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Slater came to the VFL from Gisborne, in the Riddell District Football League (RDFL). He started as a forward and kicked four goals on his Essendon debut in the opening round of the 1935 season, against Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The feat was overshadowed by teammate Ted Freyer who kicked 12 goals, a then club record. Despite the promising start up forward, Slater spent most of his time at Essendon in defence and as a follower. He won the best and fairest award for the Essendon seconds in 1938. From 1940 to 1945, Slater played for North Melbourne, then in 1946 crossed to Brunswick in the Victorian Football Association.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Syd Slater?
Australian rules footballer
When was Syd Slater born?
Syd Slater was born on 16 December 1914.
When did Syd Slater die?
Syd Slater died on 8 March 1994.
What was Syd Slater's occupation?
Syd Slater was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Syd Slater?
Syd Slater was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Slater. https://biography.guide/syd-slater/
MLA: "Syd Slater." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/syd-slater/.
Chicago: "Syd Slater." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/syd-slater/.
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