Career
Recruited from Footscray, Payne was a half-back flanker and played in a losing grand final in his debut season. He was one of Carlton"s stars in their 1906 premiership, being awarded best on ground honours. Also used at centre half-back and full back, Payne was a premiership player again in 1907 and 1908 to complete a hat-trick of flags.
He played for Ararat after leaving Carlton.
