Frank Gill (Australian footballer)
Frank Gill (10 December 1908 – 23 June 1970)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL. He is a member of the Carlton Hall of Fame.
| Frank Gill | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Francis Gill | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Casterton, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 23 June 1970 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Nhill | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–1942 | Carlton | 205 (14) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Gill was a full back and was one of the longest kickers of the ball in his time. He represented Victoria in 1932 and captained Carlton the following season. He was a premiership player with Carlton in 1938; in a memorable grand final performance, he struggled early at full back against prolific Collingwood full forward Ron Todd, conceding two early goals from free kicks; but was lauded for later dominating a rotation through the rucks during which Carlton kicked four goals in five minutes before half time.[2]
In 1939 he won Carlton's best and fairest..
References
edit- ^ "Frank Gill - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "Huge crows sees Carlton's triumph". The Sporting Globe. Melbourne, VIC. 24 September 1938. p. 1.
External links
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- Frank Gill's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Blueseum profile
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