About Laurie Dearle
Lived 1919 – 1979 (aged 60). Laurie Dearle was an Australian australian rules football player.
Laurence Dearle (16 October 1919 – 25 October 1979) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1940s.
Dearle started his career with East Fremantle and in 1942 arrived at Essendon under a war time service permit.
A premiership player in his debut season with Essendon, Dearle kicked two goals as a centreman in the 1942 Grand Final win over Richmond. He appeared in another Grand Final the following season and finished on the losing team. In 1944 he kicked 23 goals for the year, over half of his final tally of career goals.
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Who was Laurie Dearle?
Australian rules footballer
When was Laurie Dearle born?
Laurie Dearle was born on 16 October 1919 in Fremantle.
When did Laurie Dearle die?
Laurie Dearle died on 25 October 1979 in Broome.
What was Laurie Dearle's occupation?
Laurie Dearle was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Laurie Dearle?
Laurie Dearle was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurie Dearle. https://biography.guide/laurie-dearle/
MLA: "Laurie Dearle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurie-dearle/.
Chicago: "Laurie Dearle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/laurie-dearle/.
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