Clive Philp
Hawthorn
AFL career
112 games23 goals
- Debut
- R4 1948 v NTH8 May 1948
- Most recent
- R18 1955 v ESS20 Aug 1955
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Portland in Victoria's Western District, Clive Philp established himself as a standout rover for Hawthorn during a particularly lean era for the club in the late 1940s and early 1950s. While the team often struggled at the foot of the ladder, Philp was a model of consistency at Glenferrie Oval, utilising his pace and tireless work rate to accumulate possessions through the midfield. His ability to win the ball against superior opposition marked him as one of the few genuine stars in the lineup, a status confirmed when he was selected to represent Victoria in 1952.
After eight seasons of loyal service, Philp left the VFL at the age of 29 to pursue coaching opportunities in country football, accepting a captain-coach position with Kyneton in the Bendigo League. His departure marked the end of a commendable 112-game career where he served as a vital engine room operator for the Hawks, bridging the gap between the club's post-war struggles and their eventual rise in the late 1950s.
Profile
- Born
- 28 Feb 1926
- Died
- 24 Aug 2007 (aged 81y 177d)
- Birthplace
- Fitzroy, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Portland in Victoria's Western District, Clive Philp established himself as a standout rover for Hawthorn during a particularly lean era for the club in the late 1940s and early 1950s. While the team often struggled at the foot of the ladder, Philp was a model of consistency at Glenferrie Oval, utilising his pace and tireless work rate to accumulate possessions through the midfield. His ability to win the ball against superior opposition marked him as one of the few genuine stars in the lineup, a status confirmed when he was selected to represent Victoria in 1952.
After eight seasons of loyal service, Philp left the VFL at the age of 29 to pursue coaching opportunities in country football, accepting a captain-coach position with Kyneton in the Bendigo League. His departure marked the end of a commendable 112-game career where he served as a vital engine room operator for the Hawks, bridging the gap between the club's post-war struggles and their eventual rise in the late 1950s.