Gary Merrington
| Gary Merrington | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gary Merrington | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1946 | ||
| Original team(s) | Braybrook | ||
| Height / weight | 187 cm / 85 kg | ||
| 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.
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 a son, Andrew Merrington, who played for Carlton.
References
- ^ AFL Tables: Gary Merrington
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ The Age,"A Collingwood poll: that's entertainment", 3 December 1989, p. 65