John O'Neill (Australian rules footballer)

John O'Neill
Personal information
Full name John Gerard O'Neill
Date of birth (1935-08-30)30 August 1935
Date of death 29 February 2024(2024-02-29) (aged 88)
Original team(s) Warrnambool
Height 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 72 kg (159 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1954–1962 Geelong 136 (20)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

John O'Neill (30 August 1935 – 29 February 2024) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL.[1]

O'Neill usually played as a wingman or half forward flanker and was often one of his side's biggest disposal getters.

He won a Carji Greeves Medal in 1958 for Geelong's best and fairest player and represented Victoria four times in interstate matches during his career.

He also captained five games for Geelong and after he retired, he became the assistant coach of the club.

References

  1. ^ "Vale John O'Neill". geelongcats.com.au. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.


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