Mick Nolan (footballer)
Mick Nolan | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Michael Francis Nolan | ||
Date of birth | 9 November 1949 | ||
Date of death | 27 May 2008 | (aged 58)||
Original team(s) |
Tarrawingee O&MFL ) | ||
Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 140 kg (309 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1973–1980 | North Melbourne | 107 (40) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Michael Francis Nolan (9 November 1949 – 27 May 2008) was an
As a child in
North Melbourne rover
In a famous incident, during a game against Carlton at Arden Street, Carlton player Mark Maclure while running for the ball, decided to run into Nolan, who stood his ground and looked likely to be knocked over. However, Maclure bounced off Nolan and fell to the ground, while Nolan casually went about the game as if nothing had happened.[4]
Despite playing 19 games in 1977, Nolan did not play in the
After Nolan finished his career with North Melbourne in 1980, he was recruited by then VFL president Allen Aylett, to move to Queensland, to develop Australian rules in that rugby-dominated state. Nolan coached the Mayne Tigers in the QAFL from 1981 to 1986, winning a flag in 1982. Nolan also served as captain and coach of the Queensland state team.
Nolan died on 27 May 2008 following a short battle with cancer[7] and was buried at Pinnaroo Cemetery in Brisbane.[8]
References
- ^ "2009 - WRFNC - Hall of Fame". Wangaratta Rovers FNC. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "QLD - AFL Hall of Fame". QLD - AFL. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Reed, Ron (29 May 2008). "Nolan a man of substance". Herald Sun.
- YouTube
- ^ Phillips, Stephen (12 September 1977). "Richmond Rocked". The Age. p. 28.
- ^ Phillips, Stephen (19 September 1977). "Rover burns as Roos go out". The Age. p. 28.
- ^ Barrett, Damien (28 May 2008). "Battle over for North Melbourne legend Mick Nolan". Herald Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2008.
- ^ Nolan Michael Francis[permanent dead link] — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
External links
- Mick Nolan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Mick Nolan at AustralianFootball.com
- Keenan, Peter (29 May 2008). "Goodbye, Mick, you'll be missed".