Terry Moore (Australian footballer)

Terry Moore (born 6 August 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Terry Moore
Personal information
Full name Terry Moore
Date of birth (1951-08-06) 6 August 1951
Place of birth Nuriootpa, South Australia
Original team(s) Central District
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb)
Position(s) Ruckman
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1976–77 North Melbourne 40 (16)
1979–80 Hawthorn 21 (10)
Total 61 (26)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Moore, originally from Nuriootpa, started his career in 1968 at South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club Central District and represented South Australia at the 1972 Perth Carnival. After standing out of the game in 1975 while he awaited a clearance, Moore joined North Melbourne in 1976 and was centre half forward in their Grand Final losing team that year. He played one further season at North Melbourne before crossing to Hawthorn.

Personal life

Terry had two sons: Josh, who was a contestant on the ninth season of Big Brother Australia, and Toby, whose death in 2012 prompted Josh to leave the show.[1]

References

  1. Byrnes, Holly; Sobolewski, Helene (12 October 2012). "Josh Moore leaves Big Brother after tragic death of brother Toby". Herald Sun. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  • Terry Moore's playing statistics from AFL Tables
  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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