Drozena Eden Explained

Drozena Eden
Fullname:	Drozena Wilfred Bannister Eden
Nickname:	Dribb
Birth Date:	26 November 1908
Birth Place:	Queenstown, South Australia
Position:	Defender
Statsend:	1936
Years1:	1929–1936
Games Goals1:	73 (15)

Drozena Wilfred Bannister Eden (26 November 1908 – 27 November 1973) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He and his brother were of Mauritian descent. His career was cut short due to persistent leg and back injuries.^[1]

Eden impressed in some Port Adelaide trial games in 1929 playing in the centre for the matches, with The Advertiser describing his playing style as "outstanding".^[2]

Eden was elected practice captain for the 1935 season.^[3] He enlisted for military service on 2 July 1940.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Port Adelaide ready for big week of indigenous recognition with AFL Indigenous Round, Aboriginal Power Cup. 2015-05-29. portadelaidefc.com.au. https://web.archive.org/web/20150529115519/http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2015-05-29/port-celebrates-decades-of-indigenous-pride-. 29 May 2015. dead. 2015-07-29. dmy.
2. News: PORT ADELAIDE. . . Adelaide . 10 May 1929 . 30 July 2015 . 26 . National Library of Australia.
3. News: FOOTBALL. . . Adelaide . 26 February 1935 . 30 July 2015 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
4. Web site: Drozena Wilfred Bannister EDEN. vwma.org.au.