Tom Carroll
Carlton · “Turkey”
AFL career
55 games143 goals
- Debut
- R1 1961 v STK15 Apr 1961
- Most recent
- R18 1963 v FSC7 Sept 1963
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Ganmain in the Riverina, Tom Carroll established himself instantly as one of the VFL's most prolific forwards during the early 1960s. The sharp-shooting spearhead created history by topping the league goalkicking in his debut season, a feat that highlighted his dominance inside the arc and reliable set shot. Despite leading Carlton's goalkicking in all three of his seasons at Princes Park, his VFL career was surprisingly brief. Carroll departed the league at the peak of his powers to accept a lucrative captain-coaching role with Albury in the Ovens and Murray League, leaving behind a legacy of immense potential and a striking goal-per-game average.
Profile
- Born
- 14 Oct 1939 (age 87y 7d)
- Birthplace
- Ganmain, NSW
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
Teams
Honours
- Coleman Medal1961
Family
- Brother:Laurie Carroll
- Nephew:Wayne Carroll, Dennis Carroll
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Ganmain in the Riverina, Tom Carroll established himself instantly as one of the VFL's most prolific forwards during the early 1960s. The sharp-shooting spearhead created history by topping the league goalkicking in his debut season, a feat that highlighted his dominance inside the arc and reliable set shot. Despite leading Carlton's goalkicking in all three of his seasons at Princes Park, his VFL career was surprisingly brief. Carroll departed the league at the peak of his powers to accept a lucrative captain-coaching role with Albury in the Ovens and Murray League, leaving behind a legacy of immense potential and a striking goal-per-game average.