Don Gross

This is the player profile for Donald Rupert Gross (a.k.a. Don Gross), born in 1947. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL. Gross also coached the Essendon Reserves.

Player Details

Name: Donald Gross
Full Name: Donald Rupert Gross
Alias: Don Gross
DOB: 01/04/1947
Height: 173cm
Weight: 75kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1965-1974) - 121 matches, 105 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1965-1974)
      • 121 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
  • VFL/AFL Reserves Accolades:

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1965 VFL Season Essendon 16 7 R01-03, R06, R08-11, R13-18, SF, PF
1966 VFL Season Essendon 5 2 R01-03, R16-17
1967 VFL Season Essendon 15 18 R02, R05-18
1968 VFL Season Essendon 14 15 R05-07, R10-18, SF, GF
1969 VFL Season Essendon 13 13 R02, R04-14, R16
1970 VFL Season Essendon 18 17 R01-10, R13-14, R17-22
1971 VFL Season Essendon 19 22 R01-15, R19-22
1972 VFL Season Essendon 9 4 R01-07, R15, R22
1973 VFL Season Essendon 11 6 R01-06, R08, R13-14, R16-17
1974 VFL Season Essendon 1 1 R07

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1974 VFLR Season Essendon (R) Captain 22 R01-22
1975 VFLR Season Essendon (R) Captain 24 R01-22, QF, SF
1976 VFLR Season Essendon (R) Captain 24 R01-22, EF, SF