About Peter Motley
Born 1964. Peter Motley is an Australian australian rules football player.
Peter Motley (born 24 September 1964 in Adelaide, South Australia) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, representing Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
In 1987, a song called "Peter Motley" by Gary Burrows was written in support of his recovery; proceeds from the single were given to a trust to help cover Motley's medical expenses.
Such was Motley's impact in his 95 games for Sturt between 1982 and 1985 that he was named on the wing in Sturt's Team of the Century.
In 2015, Unley Oval, the home ground of the Sturt Football Club, was renamed Peter Motley Oval in his honour.
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Who is Peter Motley?
Australian rules footballer
When was Peter Motley born?
Peter Motley was born on 24 September 1964 in Adelaide.
What is Peter Motley's occupation?
Peter Motley is an australian rules football player.
What nationality is Peter Motley?
Peter Motley is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Motley. https://biography.guide/peter-motley/
MLA: "Peter Motley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-motley/.
Chicago: "Peter Motley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-motley/.
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