George Clayden (14 August 1903 – 25 March 1990)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| George Clayden | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Clayden (left) during his Collingwood career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 14 August 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Northcote, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 25 March 1990 (aged 86) | ||
| Place of death | Kew, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Abbotsford Cadets | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1924–1933 | Collingwood | 134 (79) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Clayden usually played either across the centre half back or in the ruck and was known as one of the toughest players during his era. Nicknamed "Kitty", Clayden was a member of the Collingwood side which won four premierships in a row and also represented the VFL in interstate football. He retired in 1933 after sustaining a serious knee injury.
References
edit- ^ "George Clayden". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
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