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09/11/1949 - 27/05/2008
By Barry Davis
Mick Nolan was recruited from the Wangaratta Rovers
to play 107 VFL games with North Melbourne including
the victorious 1975 Premiership side.
Mick, affectionately known as the ‘Galloping
Gasometer’, was a big man in more ways than one. Not
only was his big frame easily recognised but he also
had a big heart to go with it. He was very generous
with his time and always would not hesitate to give
an autograph and an encouraging word to young
children. His happy and somewhat casual manner
endeared him to all that met him.
In relation to his football he was regarded by Barry
Cable and myself as one of the best tap ruckmen that
we had the pleasure of playing with. His ability to
move into position and then direct the ball to the
advantage of the team was only half of his efforts.
He would never hesitate to follow his initial work
with a block (which he did so well) or a tackle.
Despite his huge size (124kg) he had all the skills
of the game including being able to gather a low
ground ball.
Mick was loved by many and will be sadly missed.
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