Background
Klomp was born in the Netherlands and raised in South Australia.
Klomp was born in the Netherlands and raised in South Australia.
He began playing for Sturt in 1973 and was a key contributor to their premierships in 1974 and 1976. In 1979 Klomp was signed by Carlton and played for them as a defender during his five seasons at the club Partway through the 1983 season he crossed to Footscray and played until the next season.
During his career he also played seven times for South Australia.
Klomp"s brother Kim played for SANFL clubs Sturt and North Adelaide. Klomp is remembered by some for being awarded a television set by Channel Seven commentators for being best afield in a night-series game at Waverley Park in 1981 despite having just six kicks, one mark and three handballs for the entire game.
He was a member of Calrton"s premiership teams in 1979 and 1982.