Paddy Scanlan

This is the coach profile for Patrick James Scanlan (a.k.a. Paddy Scanlan), born in Albert Park, Victoria in 1896. He coached Footscray, South Melbourne and North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He coached the Richmond Seconds in the VFL/AFL Reserves, winning a premiership with the Richmond Seconds in 1929. Scanlan also played for South Melbourne and Footscray.

Coach Details

Name: Patrick Scanlan
Full Name: Patrick James Scanlan
Alias: Paddy Scanlan
DOB: 06/09/1896
POB: Albert Park, Victoria
DOD: 01/01/1977
POD: Middle Park, Victoria

Coach History

Coach Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Footscray (1927-1928)
      • 36 matches coached for Footscray in the VFL/AFL
    • South Melbourne (1930-1931)
      • 36 matches coached for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
    • North Melbourne (1935-1937)
      • 46 matches coached for North Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
  • VFL/AFL Reserves Accolades:
    • Richmond Seconds (1929)
      • 20 matches coached for the Richmond Seconds in the VFL/AFL Reserves
      • 1929 premiership won with the Richmond Seconds in the VFL/AFL Reserves

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1927 VFL Season Footscray 18 R01-18
1928 VFL Season Footscray 18 R01-18
1929 VFLS Season Richmond (S) 20 R01-18, SF, GF
1930 VFL Season South Melbourne 18 R01-18
1931 VFL Season South Melbourne 18 R01-18
1935 VFL Season North Melbourne 10 R09-18
1936 VFL Season North Melbourne 18 R01-18
1937 VFL Season North Melbourne 18 R01-18