Lyle Skinner

Lyle Skinner
Personal information
Full nameLyle Skinner
Date of birth14 January 1949
Height/Weight184 cm / 83 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1966-1979
1971
Central District
Fitzroy

2 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1971 season.

Lyle Skinner (born 14 January 1949) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Central District in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

A centreman, Skinner spent some of 1971 in Victoria on national service and made two appearances for Fitzroy.[2] He played in a win over North Melbourne and the following week kicked his only VFL goal against Collingwood.[3]

Apart from his brief stint at Fitzroy, Skinner was a Central District player for his entire career and captained the club in the 1976 and 1977 SANFL seasons.[2]

Skinner coached Hills Football League club Lobethal in 2005.[2]

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Full Points Footy: Lyle Skinner (Central District & North Melbourne)
  3. AFL Tables: Lyle Skinner