Des Dickson (born 10 January 1941) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Des Dickson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Des Dickson | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 1941 | ||
| Original team(s) | Golden Square | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck / Defence | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1962–66 | Hawthorn | 73 (31) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
"Delicate Des", as he was known ironically, was a tough, rough defender and changing ruckman. Recruited from Golden Square in Bendigo, Dickson received a harsh initiation in his first game in the reserves when he was king hit early on. He vowed that would be how he played the game at that level. He was reported three times late that afternoon.
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
External links
edit- Des Dickson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Des Dickson at AustralianFootball.com