Mike Quade
North Melbourne
AFL career
16 games9 goals
- Debut
- R1 1966 v FSC25 Apr 1966
- Most recent
- R15 1968 v MEL27 July 1968
Stats
Bio
Hailing from the prolific Riverina football factory of Ariah Park, Mike Quade was the middle sibling in a notable VFL triad that included his older brother Tom and future South Melbourne legend Ricky. A towering figure for his era at 193cm, he was recruited to North Melbourne as a ruckman who could impose himself at stoppages and prove dangerous when resting forward, evidenced by a handy return of nine goals from his limited opportunities. However, his career at Arden Street was defined more by frustration than on-field exploits, as persistent leg injuries severely hampered his continuity and selection. Unable to shake the chronic fitness issues, he was forced into a premature retirement after just three seasons, leaving the VFL scene just before his younger brother began his own storied career.
Profile
- Born
- 16 Sept 1944 (age 82y 36d)
- Birthplace
- Narrandera, NSW
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 98 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Tom Quade, Ricky Quade
Bio
1 revisionHailing from the prolific Riverina football factory of Ariah Park, Mike Quade was the middle sibling in a notable VFL triad that included his older brother Tom and future South Melbourne legend Ricky. A towering figure for his era at 193cm, he was recruited to North Melbourne as a ruckman who could impose himself at stoppages and prove dangerous when resting forward, evidenced by a handy return of nine goals from his limited opportunities. However, his career at Arden Street was defined more by frustration than on-field exploits, as persistent leg injuries severely hampered his continuity and selection. Unable to shake the chronic fitness issues, he was forced into a premature retirement after just three seasons, leaving the VFL scene just before his younger brother began his own storied career.