Ron Nalder

Ron Nalder
Nalder with Hawthorn c. 1960s
Personal information
Full name Ronald James Nalder
Born (1939-09-08)8 September 1939
Died 14 October 2026(2026-10-14) (aged 87)
Original team Maryborough (Ballarat FL)
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1959–1966 Hawthorn 121 (44)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Ronald James Nalder (8 September 1939 – 14 October 2026) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Although mainly a centreman, Nalder also spent time across half forward and half back. He was one of Hawthorn's two reserves in their 1961 VFL premiership and also played in their losing 1963 VFL grand final.

Nalder died in October 2026, aged 87.

References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 647. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
  2. ↑ "Vale Ron Nalder". Hawthorn Football Club. 19 October 2026. Archived from the original on 19 October 2026. Retrieved 19 October 2026.