Playing Career
Eicke began his career playing as a rover, but became known as one of the VFL's greatest defenders. He was a fine kick and a great mark, despite being only 5 foot 9 inches (1.75 metres) tall. Eicke won the inaugural St. Kilda Best and Fairest in 1914, and went on to win it another two times. He was captain-coach of St. Kilda in 1919 and 1924. In Round 12, 1924, Eicke was notably the first of only three captains in league history to have called for a head count; the teams were even.
In 1925 he coached North Melbourne in their first year in the VFL.
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