Head played for eighteen seasons at SANFL level – all with West Torrens. His list of achievements for his club was notable: he played the most games for the club (327); won the club best and fairest award eight times; was club leading goalkicker twice; was captain-coach from 1959–1960 and captain in 1961; coached the club in 1981; and was club president for five years. He was the first SANFL player to play more than 300 games. During his playing career he won the Magarey Medal – the highest individual award in the league – in 1955, 1958 and 1963.