Noel Clarke (footballer)

Clarke signed with North Launceston at the start of the 1949 season, won the club's best first-year player award, and was among the better players on Grand Final day when North won the NTFA premiership. He was a star player the next season too when North Launceston won the State Premiership as well as another NTFA title. ==Moves to Melbourne==

Noel Clarke joined Melbourne in 1951 and played most games at full forward. He played a major role in the 1955 Melbourne premiership side by kicking three goals in the Grand Final. ==Return to Tasmania==

In early 1956 Clarke was cleared by Melbourne to play with North Hobart in the TFL competition. ==References==