John Law (Australian footballer)

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John Law
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-01-08) 8 January 1959 (age 64)
Original team(s) Strathbogie
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1978–1989 North Melbourne 219 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1989.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

John Law (born 8 January 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Known for his uncompromising and direct style of play, Law spent most of his career on the half back flank and captained North Melbourne in both 1988 and 1989. He was also a sports teacher during his playing days and would later become Head of Junior School at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne.

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