About Tom Hardiman
Lived 1882 – 1967 (aged 84). Tom Hardiman was an australian rules football player.
Tom Hardiman (30 November 1882 – 30 July 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was also known as "Ranji" Hardiman.
Career Hardiman played a season in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) with Port Melbourne in 1902, but was at Chilwell when he was recruited by Geelong, in the 1907 VFL season.
A forward, Hardiman kicked 14 goals from 13 appearances for Geelong in 1907. He had a better season in 1908 when he was Geelong's leading goalkicker with 25 goals and played in all 18 games.
He returned to the VFA in 1909 and played for the Brighton Football Club, then went back to Chilwell in 1910, as club captain.
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Who was Tom Hardiman?
Australian rules footballer
When was Tom Hardiman born?
Tom Hardiman was born on 30 November 1882 in Geelong.
When did Tom Hardiman die?
Tom Hardiman died on 30 July 1967 in Newtown.
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Tom Hardiman was an australian rules football player.
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