Keith Carroll (25 March 1930 – 23 September 2022) was an

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er who played for

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in the

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(VFL) during the 1950s. Debuting in 1952 from the Romsey Football Club, Carroll was a half back flanker and occasional full back who never cemented his spot in the Melbourne side until the 1956 season. He played 20 games that year, including Melbourne's win over Collingwood in the

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and was a premiership player again the following

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, playing on the half back flank. Injuries forced his retirement in 1958, at the age of 27, marking the end of a seven-year career. Keith was named as one of the club's 150 'Heroes' in 2008 and was able to see the team win the 2021 Grand Final. Shortly before his death the Premiership Cup made a trip to Keith's house with his family in attendance.

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* 1931 births 2022 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Melbourne Football Club players Melbourne Football Club premiership players VFL/AFL premiership players {{AFL-bio-1930s-stub