David Mensch

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David Mensch
Personal information
Date of birth (1972-08-14) 14 August 1972 (age 50)
Original team(s) Grovedale (GFL)
Height 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1992–2002 Geelong 158 (173)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2002.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

David Mensch (born 14 August 1972) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Australian Football League.

Mensch was a half forward and played in two losing grand final teams. He was the joint leading goal kicker for Geelong in 2000 with 39 goals

After finishing his AFL career Mensch played with Mansfield in the Goulburn Valley Football League (GVFL) where he was a star player in their premiership side. He returned to coach Grovedale in the Geelong Football League and is now currently playing for Anglesea in the Bellarine Football League.


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