Eric Clarke (footballer)
| Eric Clarke | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1957 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Ballarat | ||
| Height / weight | 183 cm / 80 kg | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Eric Clarke (born 16 February 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Clarke, an Indigenous Australian, grew up in Creswick.[2] Aged just 16, Clarke played in North Ballarat's 1973 premiership team and was also a member of their 1978 and 1979 premiership sides.[3] In the 1980 VFL season he made six league appearances for St Kilda, where he played as a half forward.[4][5] After leaving St Kilda, Clarke played for Redan, then returned to North Ballarat.[3]
References
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ The Age, "School of hard punches holds lessons for life", 31 October 2009, Martin Flanagan
- ^ a b The Courier, "BFL legend backs Indigenous Round", 18 May 2012, Melanie Whelan
- ^ "Eric Clarke". AFL Tables.
- ^ The Age, "Magpies gamble on Kink", 25 April 1980, p. 26