Noel Zunneberg

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


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