Full name Noel Clarke 1951–1955 Melbourne Height/Weight 180 cm, 81 kg Name Noel Clarke | Position(s) Forward Role Footballer Years Club | |
Date of birth (1930-12-26) 26 December 1930 (age 84) Original team North Launceston Football Club | ||
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Noel Clarke (born 26 December 1930) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and in Tasmania.
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- Brotherhood exclusive noel clarke interview
- Noel clarke jr 90 junior highlights norfolk state football starting defensive tackle
- Career begins in Tasmania
- Moves to Melbourne
- Return to Tasmania
- References
Noel clarke jr 90 junior highlights norfolk state football starting defensive tackle
Career begins in Tasmania
Clarke signed with North Launceston at the start of the 1949 season, won the club's best first-year player award, and was among the better players on Grand Final day when North won the NTFA premiership. He was a star player the next season too when North Launceston won the State Premiership as well as another NTFA title.
Moves to Melbourne
Noel Clarke joined Melbourne in 1951 and played most games at full forward. He played a major role in the 1955 Melbourne premiership side by kicking three goals in the Grand Final.
Return to Tasmania
In early 1956 Clarke was cleared by Melbourne to play with North Hobart in the TFL competition.
References
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