Frank Wells (footballer) facts for kids

Frank Wells (born October 30, 1909 – died March 7, 1993) was an Australian rules footballer. He played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL), which is now known as the Australian Football League (AFL).

Frank Wells: A Footballer's Story

Frank Wells was a talented Australian rules footballer from Victoria. He played in the top league during his time. Australian rules football is a unique and exciting sport. It is very popular in Australia. Players use an oval-shaped ball and can kick, handball, or run with it. The goal is to score points by kicking the ball through tall posts.

What is Australian Rules Football?

Australian rules football is a team sport. It is played between two teams of 18 players on a large oval field. Players can move the ball by kicking it or using a special punch called a handball. The main aim is to score goals. A goal is worth six points and is scored when the ball is kicked between the two inner posts. If the ball goes between an outer and inner post, it's a "behind" and worth one point.

Frank's Journey to North Melbourne

Frank Wells started his football journey in country Victoria. He came from a town called Chiltern. Before joining a big club, he played for a team named Alphington. His skills on the field caught the eye of scouts. This led him to join the North Melbourne Football Club. North Melbourne is one of the oldest and most famous clubs in the VFL/AFL.

Playing in the VFL

Frank Wells played for North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). This was the highest level of Australian rules football at the time. He played 37 games for the club. This shows he was a regular player for the team. Playing in the VFL meant competing against the best footballers in the state. It was a big achievement for any player. Frank played in the VFL during the 1930 and 1934-1935 seasons.