Career
Kirby was a small forward and is the earliest known player to have kicked a goal with his first kick in the VFL. Kirby topped Essendon"s goal-kicking in 1912 with 43 goals and again the following season when he kicked 29 goals.
Kirby was a small forward and is the earliest known player to have kicked a goal with his first kick in the VFL. Kirby topped Essendon"s goal-kicking in 1912 with 43 goals and again the following season when he kicked 29 goals.
He had a good start to his career from a team point of view as well, not experiencing a loss until his 15th game.
He was a member of Essendon"s premiership teams in 1911 and 1912.