Polinelli started his career as a rover but developed into a dashing wingman.
On 6 July 1963 he was a member of the Geelong team that were comprehensively and unexpectedly beaten by Fitzroy, 9.13 (67) to 3.13 (31) in the 1963 Miracle Match.
He was a reserve in Geelong's 1963 premiership side and only appeared on the field briefly during the last quarter.
[1] He was shortlisted for the VFL/AFL Italian Team of the Century but didn't make the final cut.
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