Gary Merrington
| Gary Merrington | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gary Merrington | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1946 | ||
| Original team | Braybrook | ||
| Height/Weight | 187 cm / 85 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1966–1975 | Footscray | 174 (46) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1975 season. | |||
Gary Merrington (born 19 November 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Merrington was recruited locally, from Footscray District Football League club Braybrook.
He played as a defender for most of his career, but also spent some time on the wing.[2]
Merrington was a member of Footscray's 1967 and 1970 night premierships.
After retiring he continued serving the club as a recruiter and was their Football Manager during the 1990s.[3]
He had a son, Andrew Merrington, who played for Carlton.
References
- ↑ AFL Tables: Gary Merrington
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ The Age,"A Collingwood poll: that's entertainment", 3 December 1989, p. 65