Tom Hardiman
Australian rules footballer (1882–1967)
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Tom Hardiman (30 November 1882 – 30 July 1967)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was also known as "Ranji" Hardiman.[2]
Geelong, Victoria
Chilwell, Victoria
| Tom Hardiman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Thomas Hardiman | ||
| Born |
30 November 1882 Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Died |
30 July 1967 (aged 84) Chilwell, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Port Melbourne / Chilwell | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1907–1908 | Geelong | 31 (39) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1908. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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.[3][4]
A forward, Hardiman kicked 14 goals from 13 appearances for Geelong in 1907.[5] He had a better season in 1908 when he was Geelong's leading goalkicker with 25 goals and played in all 18 games.[6][7]
He returned to the VFA in 1909 and played for the Brighton Football Club, then went back to Chilwell in 1910, as club captain.[8][9][10]
