As a student at Eltham High School, Moore excelled in both academic and sporting events.
A tall, agile ruckman with good ball skills, Moore is one of only five men to have won Brownlow Medals at different clubs; with Collingwood in 1979 and with Melbourne in 1984.
Recurring hamstring injuries saw Moore's form drop off in his final seasons with Collingwood before being recruited by Melbourne, where his career took on a resurgence.
At the 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival he was named in the All-Australian team.
When Collingwood lost the 1981 Grand Final to Carlton, the players were presented with runners-up medallions on the dais.