About Joe O'Meara
Lived 1907 – 1985 (aged 78). Joe O'Meara was an Australian australian rules football player.
Daniel Joseph "Brum" O'Meara (16 September 1907 – 7 November 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy and South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1930s.
Football O'Meara played as a centreman and half forward and debuted for South Melbourne in their premiership year of 1933, after being recruited from West Australia. The collection of players recruited from interstate in 1932/1933 became known as South Melbourne's "Foreign Legion".
He played on the half forward flank in the Grand Final and remained with the club until partway through the 1936 season when he crossed to Fitzroy.
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Who was Joe O'Meara?
Australian rules footballer
When was Joe O'Meara born?
Joe O'Meara was born on 16 September 1907 in East Perth.
When did Joe O'Meara die?
Joe O'Meara died on 7 November 1985 in Adelaide.
What was Joe O'Meara's occupation?
Joe O'Meara was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Joe O'Meara?
Joe O'Meara was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe O'Meara. https://biography.guide/joe-o-meara/
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