About George Gniel
Lived 1919 – 1989 (aged 70). George Gniel was an australian rules football player.
George Christian Gniel (6 April 1919 – 12 September 1989) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Gniel debuted in the VFL for Geelong. He was recruited by the Carlton Football Club and made his debut for the Blues in round 2 of the 1942 season. After winning the best and fairest award in 1943 he decided to leave the Blues and return to Geelong to finish his career, being named captain in 1947. The next year Gneil was cleared to Tasmania to coach and play with APPM club in the NWFU. He remained in that region until 1950, also being chosen to represent the NWFU in intrastate matches.
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Who was George Gniel?
Australian rules footballer
When was George Gniel born?
George Gniel was born on 6 April 1919 in Hopetoun.
When did George Gniel die?
George Gniel died on 12 September 1989 in Geelong.
What was George Gniel's occupation?
George Gniel was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gniel. https://biography.guide/george-gniel/
MLA: "George Gniel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gniel/.
Chicago: "George Gniel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-gniel/.
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