Education

Chapman was educated at Scotch College and played his early football in the Victorian Football Association, for Fitzroy, Street Kilda and South Melbourne.

Career

A forward, Chapman joined Carlton for the 1897 VFL season, the inaugural league season. In the 1898 VFL season, Chapman made a further 12 appearances. Chapman was a VFL goal umpire from 1902 to 1913.

He officiated in a total of 160 games, including grand finals in 1907, 1911 and 1913.

Achievements

• He played 13 games that year and kicked four of Carlton"s five goals in their round six defeat of Street Kilda at Junction Oval, to register their first ever VFL win.