Fitzroy great Clen Denning, who was the VFL/AFL's oldest player, has died at the age of 98.

Denning was the last surviving member of Fitzroy's final premiership side of 1944.

The Brisbane Lions said in a statement that Denning passed away peacefully on Monday night.

After being recruited from VFA club Oakleigh, Denning enjoyed a remarkable start to his VFL career with Carlton in 1935 by kicking six goals from his first six kicks in his first game.

He played 23 matches with the Blues before he was transferred to Fitzroy at the end of 1937 where he spent the next 10 seasons.

Denning led Fitzroy's goal-kicking in 1939 with 37 goals before settling into the back pocket where he was a valuable contributor in the Lions' 1944 premiership side.

He played a total of 159 VFL matches, kicked 59 goals and represented Victoria in 1941.

Denning retired in 1947.

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