George Clayden

George Clayden (14 August 1903 – 25 March 1990)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

George Clayden
Clayden (left) during his Collingwood career
Personal information
Date of birth	14 August 1903
Place of birth	Northcote, Victoria
Date of death	25 March 1990(1990-03-25) (aged 86)
Place of death	Kew, Victoria
Original team(s)	Abbotsford Cadets
Height	187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	87 kg (192 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1924–1933	Collingwood	134 (79)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1933.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Clayden usually played either across the centre half back or in the ruck and was known as one of the toughest players during his era. Nicknamed "Kitty", Clayden was a member of the Collingwood side which won four premierships in a row and also represented the VFL in interstate football. He retired in 1933 after sustaining a serious knee injury.