People - C
Born: 7-May-1915
Died: 30-April-19721
Height: 193cm (AFL Tables)
Fitzroy (VFL) 1940-1951 - 157 Games, 48 Goals
BERT CLAY, who has just completed 10- years for Fitzroy, is the type of reliable follower so highly valued by a club. He is close to 6ft. 4in. and weighs 14 ½ st., is the solid rather than the brilliant type, but is always on the job and never gives up. His great height gives him an advantage, either when in the ruck battles or when placed, and he is a safe rather than a spectacular mark. Since he came from Narrandera (N.S.W.) in 1940 he has been a great player for Fitzroy, and has also worn the Victorian jersey. His record of games is 115, and, although not a good kick, he has scored 53 goals in that period.
When Bert was joined by his twin brother, Ivan, supporters were in a quandary. They were so much alike that there used to be bets on the subject.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Clay|Wikipedia - Bert Clay
Born: 7-May-1915
Died: 30-April-19721
Height: 193cm (AFL Tables)
Career
PlayerFitzroy (VFL) 1940-1951 - 157 Games, 48 Goals
Comment
Twin brother of Ivor ClayLEAGUE FOOTBALLERS OF 1950 — RUCKMEN by Percy Taylor
Argus 22 April 1950 p.3 The Argus Weekend MagazineBERT CLAY, who has just completed 10- years for Fitzroy, is the type of reliable follower so highly valued by a club. He is close to 6ft. 4in. and weighs 14 ½ st., is the solid rather than the brilliant type, but is always on the job and never gives up. His great height gives him an advantage, either when in the ruck battles or when placed, and he is a safe rather than a spectacular mark. Since he came from Narrandera (N.S.W.) in 1940 he has been a great player for Fitzroy, and has also worn the Victorian jersey. His record of games is 115, and, although not a good kick, he has scored 53 goals in that period.
When Bert was joined by his twin brother, Ivan, supporters were in a quandary. They were so much alike that there used to be bets on the subject.
Related Pages
- Fitzroy Senior Team 1945 (FBLHS S45)
- Fitzroy Senior Team 1947 (SLV 122_009)
- Fitzroy Senior Team 1948 (FBLHS S48-1)
- Fitzroy Senior Team 1948 (FBLHS S48-2)
- Fitzroy Senior Team 1949 (FBLHS S49)
- Reference_ 1944 VFL Grand Final - Winning Team (Fitzroy)
- Reference_ VFL_AFL Tribunal 1943
Other Photos
Card 66 - Bert Clay - 1949 Kornies Victorian Footballers Source:Australian Rules Football Cards
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1944 Bert Clay Taps the Ball Grand Final 1_31_47 - VFL On Film 1909-1945 - Marking Time V1
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Percy Bushby Bill Hutchison (Essendon) Bert Clay (Fitzroy) - Source: Argus 20-May-1946 p11
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Cec Ruddell Wally Buttsworth (Essendon) Bert Clay (Fitzroy) Jack Lyons Jack Jones - Source: Argus 20-May-1946 p11
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Bert Clay Argus 22 Apr 1950 P3
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External Links
AFL Tables - Bert Clayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Clay|Wikipedia - Bert Clay
Sources
1. Wikipedia - Bert Clay accessed Mar 2016
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