External links
- Darryl Gerlach's playing statistics from AFL Tables
Coach: Coleman |
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| Darryl Gerlach | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 25 January 1944 | ||
| Original team(s) | Strathmore (EDFL) | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1963–1972 | Essendon | 168 (6) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1972. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Darryl Gerlach (born 25 January 1944) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL.
Gerlach played his football in the back pocket for Essendon although he started his career in the centre. He was a premiership player with Essendon in 1965 and won their best and fairest award in 1970. He also represented Victoria at interstate football during the late 1960s.
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