Ivor Thomas Waye (28 December 1909 – 10 February 1992[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Tom Waye | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ivor Thomas Waye | ||
| Date of birth | 28 December 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Willunga, South Australia | ||
| Date of death | 10 February 1992 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Victoria, Australia | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–31 | Port Adelaide | 54 | |
| 1932–35 | Footscray | 53 (43) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Waye played his earliest football in Willunga and Renmark, before arriving in Adelaide and competing in the Port Adelaide Church Association.[2]
He started his Port Adelaide career in 1929, by which time he was also representing the suburb in South Australian grade cricket. On the football field he was used mostly as a follower but when not roving was also seen on the wings and half forward flanks. He was a member of the South Australian interstate team which played in the 1930 Adelaide Carnival.[3]
Off the field Waye was a fitter and turner and moved to Melbourne for employment in 1932.[4] His teammate from Port Adelaide, Les Dayman, had also moved to Victoria and both signed to play with Footscray.[5]
Waye polled six Brownlow votes in his first season and in 1934 was Footscray's second leading goal-kicker with 18 goals.[6]