Noel Wallace Zunneberg (born 13 August 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy. Often considered as one of the most underrated centre half backs,[citation needed] Zunneberg was a strong mark and a regular player for Fitzroy for five years. After 1972, he moved to Preston in the Victorian Football Association,[1] and he served as its captain in 1975.[2]

Noel Zunneberg
Personal information
Full name Noel Wallace Zunneberg
Date of birth (1946-08-13) 13 August 1946 (age 78)
Original team(s) Croydon
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Position(s) Centre half back
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1967–72 Fitzroy 71 0(3)
1972–75 Preston 52 (84)
1970–78 Commonwealth Bank interstate carnivals
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1972.
Career highlights
  • 1970 Brownlow Medal – 12 votes
  • 1972 Preston B&F runner-up
  • 1974 Preston B&F
  • 1975 Preston captain
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References

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  1. ^ "Zunneberg quits Lions to play with Preston". The Age. Melbourne. 21 April 1972. p. 26.
  2. ^ Ken Piesse (26 May 1975). "Coburg gives notice of finals place". The Age. Melbourne. p. 21.
  • Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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