About David Cloke
Born 1955. David Cloke is an australian rules football player.
David Cloke (born 28 January 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club and the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
A tough and skilled footballer with an imposing physique and trademark moustache, Cloke spent most of his career either in the ruck or as a key forward. His three sons also played football at AFL level.
VFL/AFL Career Cloke began his senior football career with VFA club Oakleigh where he played alongside his brother Peter, and in 1974 he went to Richmond. Cloke was a premiership player in his debut season with the Tigers and went on to play 219 VFL games from 1974 to 1982 (including another winning Grand Final in 1980) and in 1990–1991. In between, he played with Collingwood, where he added another 114 league games.
David was inducted into Richmond's Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Who is David Cloke?
Australian rules footballer and coach
When was David Cloke born?
David Cloke was born on 28 January 1955 in Victoria.
What is David Cloke's occupation?
David Cloke is an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Cloke. https://biography.guide/david-cloke/
MLA: "David Cloke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-cloke/.
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