Albert Arthur "Titch" Edwards (20 August 1915 – 15 October 2002) was an

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er who played for

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in the

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(VFL). Edwards, nicknamed Titch, played originally at Laygols before he arrived at Fitzroy in 1936. His appearances were limited and only in 1938 was he a regular in the side. He became coach of Tasmanian club

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in 1947. Later, Edwards joined the Fitzroy coaching staff and in the

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filled in as senior coach, due to the absence of Len Smith, steering the club to a win over Carlton.

References

External links

* *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
Notice of Titch Edwards' death
1915 births 2002 deaths Australian rules footballers from Melbourne Fitzroy Football Club players Fitzroy Football Club coaches New Norfolk Football Club players New Norfolk Football Club coaches People from Ascot Vale, Victoria {{AFL-bio-1915-stub