Dennis Munari
Australian rules footballer and coach (1948–2023)
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Dennis Michael Munari (18 April 1948 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and North Melbourne in the VFL.
Fullname
Dennis Michael Munari
Born
18 April 1948
Died
2 February 2023 (aged 74)
Original team
Assumption College
| Dennis Munari | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Dennis Michael Munari | ||
| Born | 18 April 1948 | ||
| Died | 2 February 2023 (aged 74) | ||
| Original team | Assumption College | ||
| Debut | Round 8, 1967, Carlton vs. Geelong, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1967–1970 | Carlton | 41 (20) | |
| 1974–1977 | North Melbourne | 13 (1) | |
| Total | 54 (21) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Munari joined Carlton in 1967 from Assumption College and was the second rover to Adrian Gallagher in Carlton's premiership side the following season. From 1971 to 1973 he spent time as playing coach at Hobart and had a stint at VFA club Preston before returning to the VFL in 1974, at North Melbourne. Despite being with North for four seasons he managed just 13 games.
Munari died on 2 February 2023, at the age of 74.[1]
