About Rod McLean
Lived 1915 – 1979 (aged 63). Rod McLean was an australian rules football player.
Roderick Findlay McLean (22 October 1915 – 14 September 1979) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the VFL. He is the father of Richmond and Carlton footballer Ricky McLean.
A ruckman, McLean was a premiership player with Carlton in 1938 and 1945. Late in the 1942 season he was found guilty of disputing the decisions of a field umpire, abusive language and unseemly conduct during a game which resulted in a 16 games suspension.
McLean served in the Australian Army for three years during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rod McLean?
Australian rules footballer
When was Rod McLean born?
Rod McLean was born on 22 October 1915 in Campbellfield.
When did Rod McLean die?
Rod McLean died on 14 September 1979 in Parkville.
What was Rod McLean's occupation?
Rod McLean was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rod McLean. https://biography.guide/rod-mclean/
MLA: "Rod McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rod-mclean/.
Chicago: "Rod McLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rod-mclean/.
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