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 | |||
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![]() 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(1990-03-25) (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) | |
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.
Collingwood Football Club 1927/28/29/30 VFL premiers | |
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1927: Collingwood 2.13 (25) defeated Richmond 1.7 (13), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1928: Collingwood 13.18 (96) defeated Richmond 9.9 (63), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1929: Collingwood 11.13 (79) defeated Richmond 7.8 (50), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1930: Collingwood 14.16 (100) defeated Geelong 9.16 (70), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
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Coach: McHale |
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