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Key Facts

Full name
John Goold

Known as
John Goold

Born
27 June 1941 (age 82)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 21y 339d
Last game: 29y 91d

Height and weight
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 80 kg

Senior clubs
Carlton

Jumper numbers
Carlton: 11

John Goold

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
CarltonV/AFL1963-197010830.0365%13.243.143.5333
Total1963-197010830.0365%13.243.143.5333

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 7,498th player to appear, 2,212th most games played, 7,320th most goals kickedCarlton: 754th player to appear, 157th most games played, 663rd most goals kicked

Probably as well known for his dapper demeanour off the field as for his undoubted talents on it, John Goold was a distinctive and popular figure at Carlton for the better part of a decade. Recruited from Healesville, he made his VFL debut in 1963, but struggled at first to find his feet. In 1965 he began to perform with consistent brilliance and was selected to represent the VFL. Quick, tenacious and tireless, he played most of his career across half back, but could turn his hand to any defensive position. 

Goold was a superb high mark, who played many of his best games in finals, or when representing the 'Big V', which he did at the 1966 Hobart carnival (earning All Australian selection, and finishing second in the voting for the Tassie Medal) and in 1968 in addition to 1965. He was at centre half back in the 1968 Grand Final as the Blues beat Essendon, and on a half back flank two years later when Collingwood was vanquished. The 1970 Grand Final (reviewed here) proved to be the last of his 108 VFL games as he opted to retire in order to concentrate on his fashion business.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.