John Dugdale (footballer)
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John Dugdale is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Kangaroos in a 15 year career which began in 1955. He shares with Jock Spencer
the club record of 6 times topping their season ending goalkicking charts. From 1957 until 1966, Dugdale was North Melbourne's top goalkicker in all but one season.
An 1958 All Australian, Dugdale was captain of the Kangaroos from 1968 to 1970. He won a Best and Fairest
in his first season as captain. He played a total of 248 games between 1955 and 1970, scoring 358 goals.
He was named in the forward pocket
in North Melbourne's official 'Team of the Century'
Jock Spencer
Thomas 'Jock' Spencer was an Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League. He was named at full-forward in North Melbourne's official 'Team of the Century'....
the club record of 6 times topping their season ending goalkicking charts. From 1957 until 1966, Dugdale was North Melbourne's top goalkicker in all but one season.
An 1958 All Australian, Dugdale was captain of the Kangaroos from 1968 to 1970. He won a Best and Fairest
Syd Barker Medal
The Syd Barker Medal is awarded to the North Melbourne Football Club player who has been judged the best and fairest of the footy season. The award has been given out continuously since 1937. Before then it was known as the Syd Barker Memorial Trophy....
in his first season as captain. He played a total of 248 games between 1955 and 1970, scoring 358 goals.
He was named in the forward pocket
Forward pocket
In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offense.Forward pocket players, situated in the forward line, need to have good avoidance and goal sneak skills and usually, quality forward-pockets are noted for their agility and ability to score difficult...
in North Melbourne's official 'Team of the Century'