Career
Corbett, a centreman, came originally from Ballarat team Golden Point and was already 24 by the time he made his VFL debut in 1920. He was a constant fixture in the Melbourne side during the 1920s and a regular interstate representative. A side result of this incident was the eventual introduction of a reserve that could replace injured players.
He acted as VFL boundary umpire after retiring and officiated in 40 matches from 1931 to 1933.