Bruce Doull
- January 5, 2024
- Australian Rules Footballer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Bruce Doull |
Occupation | Australian Rules Footballer |
Date Of Birth | Sep 11, 1950(1950-09-11) |
Age | 74 |
Birthplace | Geelong |
Country | Australia |
Birth City | Victoria |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Bruce Doull Biography
Name | Bruce Doull |
Birthday | Sep 11 |
Birth Year | 1950 |
Place Of Birth | Geelong |
Home Town | Victoria |
Birth Country | Australia |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Bruce Doull is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on September 11, 1950 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Australian rule football player dubbed The Flying Doormat; played in 356 games with the Carlton Blues from 1969 to 1986.
In the company of Joined by Chris Judd, he is part of an elite list of players to win Carlton’s Best and Fairest multiple times., Joined by Chris Judd, he is part of an elite list of players to win Carlton’s Best and Fairest multiple times.d is on an elite group of players who have won the title of Carlton’s Best Fairest several times.
Doull, shy and extremely reserved, did not give interviews; instead, he always preferred to stay in the background. He won Carlton’s Best & Fairest in 1974, 1977, 1980, and 1984; played in four Carlton premiership sides: 1972, 1979, 1981, and 1982; won the Norm Smith Medal in 1981; and also played in the losing Grand Finals of 1973 and 1986. Doull was also a regular State of Origin representative. In 2009, The Australian nominated Doull as one of the 25 greatest footballers never to win a Brownlow Medal.
Only once did he lose his temper. In a match against Hawthorn, he was tackled around the neck by Kevin Ablett. Bruce chased after Ablett, with the commentator saying “Bruce Doull has gone berserk”. Contrary to stories told, he did not have his headband stolen in that incident. The game where his headband was removed was against Essendon in 1983, late in his career. A frustrated Cameron Clayton snatched off his ancient, faded headband and his team-mate Tony Buhagiar ended up with it and threw it into the crowd at VFL Park. Contrary to stories told, he did not go berserk in this incident. These two incidents were in effect combined and recreated in his Toyota Memorable Moments advertisement, except that he remained his usual docile self when he was supposed to lose his temper.
He was raised and born in Jacana, Victoria, Australia.
Bruce Doull Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Australian Rules Footballer |
House | Living in own house. |
Bruce Doull is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Doull 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He had a highly productive junior career, before becoming a professional at 19 years old.
He was named Carlton’s Most Excellent as well as Fairest Four times. 1974 1977, 1978 and 1984.
Bruce Doull (born 11 September 1950 in Geelong, Victoria) is a former Australian rules football player who played for the Carlton Football Club.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Bruce Doull height Not available right now. Bruce weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Bruce Doull Dating?
According to our records, Bruce Doull is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Bruce Doull’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Bruce Doull. You may help us to build the dating records for Bruce Doull!
Facts & Trivia
Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Bruce Doull celebrates birthday on September 11 of every year.
Top Facts about Bruce Doull
- Bruce Doull was an Australian rules footballer born in 1950.
- He played for the Carlton Football Club in the VFL/AFL.
- Doull won four premierships with Carlton in 1972, 1979, 1981, and 1982.
- He was known for his exceptional defensive skills as a fullback.
- Doull won the Carlton Best and Fairest award three times.
- He represented Victoria in State of Origin matches during his career.
- Doull played a total of 356 games for Carlton between 1969-1986.
- He was named All-Australian five times throughout his career.
- Doull was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
- He is considered one of the greatest defenders in AFL history.
- Note:
Why was Bruce Doull called the Flying Doormat?
Wearing guernsey number 11 and nicknamed the “Flying Doormat” due to the matted appearance of the constantly disarranged long portions of his extreme “combover” hairstyle. He was recruited from Jacana at the age of 19 as a half-back flanker.
How old is Bruce Doull?
72 years (September 11, 1950)
How tall is motlop for Carlton?
Steven Motlop
Height| 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight| 82 kg (181 lb)
Position(s)| Forward / midfielder
Playing career1
Where does David Rhys Jones live?
Rhys-Jones lives in Melbourne.
Why is Carey the duck?
Carey had a swagger and confidence about him and the way way he walked earned him the nickname ‘Duck’ from early in his career.