Recieved life membership in 1954.
Mr Bloomfield was a proud Wiradjuri man who was looked up to by many of his peers, an exemplar of integrity and moral standing.
Born in 1918 into a time period unfavourable to Aboriginal people, where they still lacked recognition as Australian citizens, denied initial access to school and struggling to find work, Mr Bloomfield and two other Aboriginal men took to their bikes in the early 1930s and began to ride around NSW looking for any opportunities to make a living.
His Journey with Ainslie goes back to his decision in 1938 to leave his hometown of Hay NSW, and made the trip to Canberra ( a 5 and a half hour journey by car) he rode his bike the whole way. Once arriving he sought out work and was picked up by the Hughes and Gregory Wood Yard who were supporters of Ainslie Football Club.
Starting his senior year of AFL with Ainslie in 1939 he played for three years, earning the Mulrooney medal in 1940. He enlisted to fight in world war 2, there he would serve in both the 2nd/4th infantry battalion as well as the 2nd/1st field regiment.
After being discharged from the Army in 1946 he returned to Ainslie to continue his support of the game, eventually reaching the position of Coach and Captain in 1950. He would continue to play until 1954 finishing his career with 132 games played, but would continue with the club to continue coaching the juniors at Ainslie until the late 60s.
From the 60s onward to the 80s Mr Bloomfield would continue to be a part of Ainslie by being a trainer for the club,
Mr Bloomfield would pass on February 28th, 1994 at the age of 75. He lived a long life and inspired generations of Ainslie players with his determination, hard work and kindness.
Continuing on his legacy is Alan Bloomfield who would go on to play with North Melbourne between 1970-71, as well as his grandson Djali Bloomfield who played for Ainslie in in 2011/12/14 and continued to play AFL with the Belconnen Magpies up to 2024.