Alec Tayler

Alec Tayler (16 May 1892 – 30 October 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).^[1]

Alec Tayler
Personal information
Full name	Alexander Tayler
Born	(1892-05-16)16 May 1892
Died	30 October 1964(1964-10-30) (aged 72) Geelong, Victoria
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1923	Geelong	5 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Football

Tayler joined Geelong from Lara at the beginning of the 1923 season.^[2] His performances in the Geelong junior team quickly gained attention, after his third game it was stated that "this player on present form can hardly be overlooked for League football."^[3] He made his senior debut in July in a victory against Carlton^[4] and played five games as a half forward. He dropped out of the team after contracting influenza and was stated to be returning via the seconds^[5] but never again played a senior game. Tayler was still playing with Geelong reserves in 1925.^[6]

Death

Alec Tayler died in Geelong on 30 October 1964 and is buried at Geelong Eastern Cemetery.^[7]