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 campaigned for increased payments to players, claiming that 3 pounds per week was insufficient due to training, travel, and injury concerns. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Victorian Football Association's throw-pass rules, which were in use during that league's period.