Ian Nicoll (born 2 October 1946) is a former

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er who played with

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in the

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(VFL) during the late 1960s. A left footer, Nicoll played with Whorouly in the

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, then joined

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in the

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for one season in 1966, before joining Carlton and served them mainly as a rover / forward pocket. He played in Carlton's

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side which lost to Richmond. Ian and his cousin Lex hold the all time A. Grade - record batting partnership (5th wicket) in the Wangaratta & District Cricket Association of 302 when playing for the Whorouly Cricket Club in 1964/65. Ian made 205 and Lex Nicoll made 103 not out

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External links

* * *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
Blueseum: Ian NicollFickle fans frazzled former blue. On Reflection. By K.B. Hill
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nicoll, Ian 1946 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Carlton Football Club players Wangaratta Rovers Football Club players Living people