Peter Hardiman
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Harold 'Peter' Hardiman (born 20 February 1905, date of death unknown) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong
in the VFL
. Although his name was Harold he was known during his football career as Peter so there would be no confusion between him and teammate Harold Craven.
Hardiman played much of his career beside brother Les
and was used mostly as a follower. A premiership player in 1931, he earned Victorian interstate selection in the same year. Six years later he played in another Geelong premiership. He is credited as being one of the last players from the club to regularly use the place kick during games.
Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
in the VFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. Although his name was Harold he was known during his football career as Peter so there would be no confusion between him and teammate Harold Craven.
Hardiman played much of his career beside brother Les
Les Hardiman
Les 'Splinter' Hardiman was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL during the 1930s.Hardiman was nicknamed 'Splinter' and was a key position player for Geelong...
and was used mostly as a follower. A premiership player in 1931, he earned Victorian interstate selection in the same year. Six years later he played in another Geelong premiership. He is credited as being one of the last players from the club to regularly use the place kick during games.