About Alan O'Donoghue
Lived 1891 – 1959 (aged 67). Alan O'Donoghue was an australian rules football player.
Denis Aloysius "Alan" O'Donognue (3 June 1891 – 10 February 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond and South Melbourne in the VFL.
O'Donognue was both a follower and key position player. He started his career at Richmond but only managed the one season and in 1914 made his debut for South Melbourne. In that year's Grand Final he played as a centre half forward in their losing side. He was a member of South Melbourne's 1918 premiership team though, in what would be his last game of league football he was a centre half back in their five-point win over Collingwood.
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Who was Alan O'Donoghue?
Australian rules footballer (1891–1959)
When was Alan O'Donoghue born?
Alan O'Donoghue was born on 3 June 1891 in Blackwood.
When did Alan O'Donoghue die?
Alan O'Donoghue died on 10 February 1959 in Heidelberg.
What was Alan O'Donoghue's occupation?
Alan O'Donoghue was an australian rules football player.
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