He campaigned in the 1940s for better payments to players, arguing that 3 pounds per week was inadequate for the time spent training, travelling and injuries. He was an ardent supporter of the Victorian Football Association's throw-pass rules, which were in effect in that league during the 1940s.
In the 1940s, he advocated for higher player compensation, stating that 3 pounds per week wasn't enough considering training time, travel, and injuries. He was a strong proponent of the Victorian Football Association's throw-pass rules, which were in effect during that era.