Arthur Mooney (14 December 1924 – 30 July 1988)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Arthur Mooney | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Arthur Mooney | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 1924 | ||
| Date of death | 30 July 1988 (aged 63) | ||
| Original team(s) | Richmond Recruits | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1943–1948 | Richmond | 66 (94) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mooney, who arrived at the club from the Richmond Recruits, was a half forward flanker.[2][3]
He was a member of the Richmond team which lost the 1944 VFL Grand Final.[4]
His 49 goals in the 1946 VFL season were enough to top Richmond's goal-kicking.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Arthur Mooney - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ The Argus,"Fine Set Of Games", 24 July 1942, p. 8
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ AFL Tables: Arthur Mooney
- ^ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
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