Gary Merrington

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Gary Merrington
Personal information
Full name Gary Merrington
Date of birth (1946-11-19) 19 November 1946 (age 75)
Original team(s) Sunshine YCW / Braybrook
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1966–1975 Footscray 174 (46)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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, and also played on the alternate day for Sunshine YCW.

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 two sons, Andrew Merrington, who played for Carlton and Adam who played in the Victorian Amateur Football Association for Old Essendon Grammarians. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ AFL Tables: Gary Merrington
  2. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   978-1-920910-78-5.
  3. ↑ The Age ,"A Collingwood poll: that's entertainment", 3 December 1989, p. 65
  4. ↑ "Past Player Profiles - PEGS Football Club".
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