Athol Sharp
Australian rules footballer
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George William Athol Sharp (1 April 1894 – 19 April 1969)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Fullname
George William Athol Sharp
Born
1 April 1894
Newmarket
Newmarket
Died
19 April 1969 (aged 75)
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
Original team
Moonee Ponds
| Athol Sharp | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | George William Athol Sharp | ||
| Born |
1 April 1894 Newmarket | ||
| Died |
19 April 1969 (aged 75) Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Moonee Ponds | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1913–1916, 1920 | Carlton | 56 (41) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1920. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sharp, a forward, was recruited by Carlton from Moonee Ponds.[2] He missed out on playing in Carlton's 1914 premiership team through injury but was a forward pocket and second rover in their 1915 VFL Grand Final winning side.[3] In 1916 he missed another grand final, with a broken collarbone, but Carlton would lose on that occasion.
He served his country during the war and then returned to Carlton for one final season in 1920.[3][4]
