Neil Conlan (7 August 1936 – 22 July 1978) was an Australian football player from Tasmania.[2][3] Conlan played as a forward.[4] Conlan played in the Tasmania Australian rules football team that defeated the Victoria Australian rules football team on 13 July 1960 at York Park, Launceston.[5] He captain-coached Devonport.[6][7]
Neil Conlan | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Neil Conlan | ||
Date of birth | (1936-08-07)7 August 1936 | ||
Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania | ||
Date of death | 22 July 1978(1978-07-22) (aged 41)[1] | ||
Place of death | Canberra, ACT | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1953–1958 | New Town/Glenorchy | 120 (-) | |
1959–1966 | Devonport | ||
1967–1973 | Manuka | ||
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
Tasmania | 25 (-) |
Neil Conlan's son Michael Conlan played 210 games for the Fitzroy Football Club.[6]
Tasmanian Team of the Century | |
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Defenders | |
Midfielders | |
Forwards | |
Followers | |
Interchange | |
Coach | |
Assistant coach |