BRYCE, Ted

Ted Bryce was a fine wingman, and later forward and change rover who came from South Melbourne Districts.

He had a solid build, uncanny anticipation and was a beautiful pass.

Bryce headed Essendon's goalkickers in 1940 with 48 goals, kicking goals in all but one of his 17 games that year including five against North Melbourne in a six point victory.

In late 1936 he was suspended for 18 weeks for kicking, meaning he missed 13 games in 1937. He returned and was selected for the state side in 1938. Although he was extremely fiery, he still managed to be Essendon third top Brownlow Medal vote scorer in 1938.

He later copped a five week suspension in 1939.

Bryce was in the forward pocket in the losing 1941 Grand Final team.

He won a number of Club awards including Most Improved Player in 1936, Best Utility Player in 1938 and Best Clubman in 1940. He was also Club leading goalkicker in 1940.

After leaving Essendon, he played in the Sunday competition and then later in the Wednesday League.

He was a waterside worker until he retired in 1976.

Ted's father, Bob, played for South Melbourne (five games, 1899-1900) and Collingwood (13 games, 1901-1902), and his brother, George, played 26 games for South Melbourne (1937-1939).

He died on 10th October, 1996.