Frank Gill (10 December 1908 – 23 June 1970) was an

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er who played with

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in the

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. He is a member of the Carlton Hall of Fame. Gill was a full back and was one of the longest kickers of the ball in his time. He represented Victoria in 1932 and captained Carlton the following season. In 1939 he won Carlton's

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and was a premiership player the previous season.

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1908 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Carlton Football Club players Carlton Football Club premiership players John Nicholls Medal winners Nhill Football Club players 1970 deaths VFL/AFL premiership players {{AFL-bio-1908-stub