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| Rod Austin | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rodney Albert Austin | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1953 | ||
| Original team(s) | Holy Child/St Dominic's | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1972–1985 | Carlton | 220 (20) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1989–1990 | Fitzroy | 44 (19–25–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Rodney Albert Austin (born 26 January 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Nicknamed "Curly" due to his mop of wavy black hair, Austin was a player with a distinctive unorthodox kicking style whose athleticism, intelligence and courage enabled him to be used in a variety of roles in defence, whether as a second full-back or on rovers resting in the forward pocket.
After retiring, Austin became a respected coach and AFL administrator.