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Key Facts

Full name
Douglas Ringholt

Known as
Doug Ringholt

Born
8 September 1942 (age 81)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 259d
Last game: 21y 258d

Height and weight
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 74 kg

Senior clubs
Carlton

Jumper numbers
Carlton: 35

Family links
Jack Conley (Uncle)

Doug Ringholt

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
CarltonV/AFL1963-1964400.000%0
Total1963-1964400.000%0

AFL: 7,493rd player to appear, 10,358th most games played, 12,180th most goals kickedCarlton: 753rd player to appear, 961st most games played, 1,151st most goals kicked

Doug Ringholt was a slimly built flanker and wingman who was strong overhead and knew how to use his (admittedly limited, at 74kg) weight effectively. After struggling to make an impression at Carlton where he played just four games in 1963 and 1964 he received several offers from clubs outside Victoria, and opted to join Claremont. In his third game for the Tigers he flattened West Perth skipper Bob Spargo, earning a reputation for tenacity which would remain with him throughout his time in Western Australia. That time ultimately came to a somewhat premature end in 1970 after a clash of wills with Claremont coach Denis Marshall. He had played 114 games and kicked two goals for the Tigers.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

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