Neil Doolan
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Neil Doolan
Lived 1933 – 2012 (aged 79). Neil Doolan was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Neil Doolan (27 January 1933 – 22 December 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Doolan played as both a wingman and centreman during his career, first appearing for North Melbourne in the 1951 season. He played most of that year however in the reserves competition and won the Gardiner Medal for the league's best and fairest player. Doolan represented Victoria twice at interstate football.
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Who was Neil Doolan?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1933–2012)
When was Neil Doolan born?
Neil Doolan was born on 27 January 1933.
When did Neil Doolan die?
Neil Doolan died on 22 December 2012.
What was Neil Doolan's occupation?
Neil Doolan was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil Doolan. https://biography.guide/neil-doolan/
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