| Matt Outen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Matthew Outen | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1883 | ||
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 27 January 1930 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | Williamstown, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Williamstown | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1910–11 | St Kilda | 27 (7) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1911. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
William Matthew Outen (2 July 1883 – 27 January 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).[1]
Family
The second of the six children of Charles George Outen (1856-1929),[2][3] and Bridget Outen, née Cross,[4][5] William Matthew Outen was born at Williamstown, Victoria on 2 July 1883.
- His brother, Charles Whynam "Wyn" Outen (1880-1964), played for St Klda in the VFL and for Williamstown in the VFA; Wyn played (alongside his brother Matt) in the Willamstown First XVIII team that won the 1907 VFA premiership.
- His brother, John Edward "Jack" Outen (1890-1963), played in one First XVIII game for Williamstown (alongside his brother Matt) in 1909.[6]
- His brother, Percy Ernest Hatherley Outen (1898-1986), played in 5 First XVIII games for Williamstown in the VFA in 1928.[7][8]
- His brother, Albert Henry "Alby" Outen (1902-1972), played for Footscray in both the VFA and the VFL.
- His nephew, Reginald Whynam Outen (1913-1999),[9][10][11] the son of Wyn Outen, was an emergency in Williamstown's 1939 premiership team, after earlier playing with Collingwood and Melbourne Seconds.[12]
- His nephew, Albert Keith "Alby" Outen (1936-2010), the son of Alby Outen, played 2 games with Footscray in 1954 before transferring to Williamstown and playing in their 1955 and 1956 premiership teams.
He married Lucy Elizabeth Guthrie (1869-1940), née Buchanan, the former Mrs. James Hickey Guthrie, in 1917.[13][14]
Death
He died at Williamstown, Victoria on 27 January 1930.[15][16][17]
Notes
- ↑ Holmesby & Main (2014), p.682.
- ↑ Deaths: Outen, The Age, (Friday, 22 November 1929), p.1.
- ↑ Obituary, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 14 December 1929), p.1.
- ↑ Deaths: Outen, The Argus, (Tuesday, 9 October 1926), p.1.
- ↑ Obituary, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 16 October 1926), p.2.
- ↑ Jack Outen at The VFA Project.
- ↑ P.E. Outen in The VFA Project.
- ↑ Among the Clubs, The Age, (Friday, 1 June 1928), p.5.
- ↑ Association July Draw Rearranged, The Argus, (Thursday, 11 May 1939), p.20.
- ↑ Back in the Four, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 12 August 1939), p.6.
- ↑ Reg Outen at The VFA Project.
- ↑ Reg Outen at Demonwiki.
- ↑ Deaths: Outen, The Argus, (Friday, 26 April 1940), p.12.
- ↑ Obituary: Mrs. L.E. Outen, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 4 May 1940), p.4.
- ↑ Deaths: Outen, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 1 February 1930), p.2.
- ↑ Obituary: Mr. William Matthew Outen, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 8 February 1930), p.3.
- ↑ Bereavement Notice: Outen, The Williamstown Chronicle, (Saturday, 15 February 1930), p.2.
References
- The Williamstown Football Team, The Leader, (Saturday, 20 June 1908, p.27.
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
- Matt Outen's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Matt Outen at AustralianFootball.com
- Matt Outen at The VFA Project.
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