Don Scott (footballer, born 1929)
Don R. Scott (born 5 November 1929) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the early 1950s.
| Don Scott | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Don R. Scott | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 1929 | ||
| Original team(s) | West Perth | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman/Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1950–54 | South Melbourne | 83 (58) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Scott played mostly as a ruckman or in defense over the course of his career, which began in 1948 at West Perth. In his first season, he was selected in the Western Australian interstate team and took part in two victories over Victoria.
His VFL stint lasted five seasons, with South Melbourne failing to make the finals in each. He returned to West Perth as captain-coach in 1955 and the following year crossed to Swan Districts where he had the same role.
He joined Waverley as their inaugural captain-coach when they joined the VFA for the 1961 competition and kicked 57 goals in his first season.
External links
- Don Scott's playing statistics from AFL Tables