Gumbleton was recruited from the country NSW football club of Ganmain.
[1] Gumbleton usually played in the back pocket.
A brilliant defender not known for his flair, yet was instrumental in solidifying the tight defensive North Melbourne team of the 1970s.
In later years Gumbleton was a runner for the North Melbourne team.
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