Neil Chamberlain (born 24 April 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Neil Chamberlain
Personal information
Full name Neil Chamberlain
Date of birth (1955-04-24) 24 April 1955 (age 69)
Original team(s) East Malvern
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1973–1976 Melbourne 17 (10)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Chamberlain, from East Malvern, had his most productive year in 1974, playing nine senior games.[1][2]

He spent most of his time in the reserves and won the 1975 Gardiner Medal, three votes clear of second placed Gerry Lynn.[3]

After leaving Melbourne he played for Camberwell in the Victorian Football Association.

References edit

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ "AFL Tables: Neil Chamberlain". afltables.com.
  3. ^ The Age,"Gardiner Medal to Demon", 4 September 1975, p. 30