Who was the oldest player ever to play for the Australian Football League?

Question

Did he retire voluntarily or by injury?

Answer 1

I'm thinking it was a bloke by the name of Vic Cumberland from st.kilda, about 43, not sure, could get a book out, dont know why he gave it away, probably coz of old age, lol.

EDIT- proud of myself now, just got a book from the cupboard, australian sporting records-  confirms it, 43 in his last game for the saints in 1920, we can safely say that won't be broken i think. i, myself played till 41, but it wasnt in the AFL, but a minor aussie rules league.