John Heriot (born 6 January 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1960s.
John Heriot | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 6 January 1940 | ||
Original team(s) | Spotswood | ||
Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1958–1968 | South Melbourne | 153 (39) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Heriot played as a fullback although he was sometimes pushed into the forwardline. Of skinny build, he was named in the fullback position in South Melbourne's official "Team of Century". He typically played in short-sleeve jumpers (a compromise between the traditional sleeveless jumper and the alternatives that have long sleeves). He later coached VFA Division 2 side Yarraville.[1]
References
edit- ^ Amy, Paul (2014), Fabulous Fred: the Strife and Times of Fred Cook, Melbourne Books, p. 45
External links
edit- John Heriot's playing statistics from AFL Tables