Cliff Gedge was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a full-back for Queensland clubs and the Australia national soccer team.

Cliff Gedge
Personal information
Full name Cliff Gedge
Place of birth Ipswich, Australia
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1922–1923 Bundamba Rangers
1923–? Dinmore Bush Rats
International career
1923 Australia 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Gedge spent many years playing in Ipswich. He moved to Dinmore Bush Rats in 1923.[1] In 1924, Gedge had a one-year knee injury.[2] He returned to club football in 1924 playing for the Dinmore Bush Rats as a goalkeeper for the rest of the 1920s.

International career

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Gedge began his international career with Australia in 1923 on their second historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 2–1 win over New Zealand.[3] He played all matches in the 1923 test match series against New Zealand.[4]

Career statistics

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International

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National team Year[4] Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1923 0 0 3 0 3 0

References

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  1. ^ Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. ^ "THE SOCCER WORLD". Referee. No. 1988. New South Wales, Australia. 15 April 1925. p. 12. Retrieved 22 November 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "SOCCER". The Age. No. 21, 277. Victoria, Australia. 12 June 1923. p. 14. Retrieved 22 November 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ a b "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.