John Gill (footballer, born 1941)
John R. Gill (born 26 October 1941) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s.
| John Gill | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John R. Gill | ||
| Date of birth | 26 October 1941 | ||
| Original team(s) | Casterton | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Half-forward flank | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1962–1967 | Carlton | 88 (38) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1967. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Gill was the third member of his extended family to play for Carlton, with his uncle Frank and brother Barry both having significant careers at the club.
A half forward flanker, Gill ended his first league season in 1962 with an appearance in a grand final, where Carlton lost to Essendon. He missed only three games in 1965 and 1966 but suffered a career-ending injury in 1967. In the first round of the season, against Fitzroy, Gill had kicked a career best three goals before he tore a knee cartilage and was taken off the ground. Although he returned to the team four rounds later, Gill re-injured his leg and had to retire.
He however continued to play at his former club, Casterton, in the Western Border Football League.