Joe Poulter
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Joe Poulter
Lived 1902 – 1947 (aged 45). Joe Poulter was an australian rules football player, australian rules football coach and police officer.
Joseph Leroy Poulter (27 March 1902 – 28 March 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A regular in the Collingwood side of the 1920s, Poulter was a member of their 1927 premiership team and also played in a losing Grand Final in 1926. He finished his career at South Melbourne, whom he crossed to during the 1928 season. In 1930, before returning to South Melbourne for one final season, Poulter had a stint as captain-coach of Brighton. His son Ray was a successful forward for Richmond.
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Who was Joe Poulter?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1902-1947)
When was Joe Poulter born?
Joe Poulter was born on 27 March 1902 in Greensborough.
When did Joe Poulter die?
Joe Poulter died on 28 March 1947 in Heidelberg.
What was Joe Poulter's occupation?
Joe Poulter was an australian rules football player, australian rules football coach and police officer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Poulter. https://biography.guide/joe-poulter/
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