David Cloke

David Cloke (born 28 January 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club and the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

David Cloke
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-01-28) 28 January 1955
Place of birth Victoria
Original team(s) Oakleigh Juniors
Debut 1974, Richmond vs. Fitzroy, at Junction Oval
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 106 kg (234 lb)
Position(s) Ruckman/Tall forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1974–82, 1990–91 Richmond 219 (272)
1983–1989 Collingwood 114 0(51)
Total 333 (323)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991.
Career highlights
  • VFL Premiership player: (1974, 1980)
  • Richmond captain: (1982)
  • Ainslie Premiership Captain, 1992, 1993
  • Alex Jesaulenko Trophy
  • Interstate Games:- 9
  • All-Australian team: (1979)
  • Richmond – Hall of Fame – inducted 2007
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A tough and skilled footballer with an imposing physique and trademark moustache, Cloke spent most of his career either in the ruck or as a key forward. His three sons also played football at AFL level.

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