Gordon Lane

This is the player profile for Gordon Lane, born in Essendon, Victoria in 1921. Played for Essendon and South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL, winning three premierships with Essendon (1942, 1946, 1949). Gordon Lane also coached South Melbourne.

Player Details

Name: Gordon Lane
Full Name: Gordon Francis Lane
DOB: 30/05/1921
POB: Essendon, Victoria
DOD: 21/07/1973
Height: 187cm
Weight: 91kg

Player History

Full Team History: Essendon, South Melbourne
Total Matches (Goals): 178 (350)
VFL/AFL Team History: Essendon (1940-1949), South Melbourne (1950-1952)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 178 (350)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 551st player to debut for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 131 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL (1940-1949)
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1942, 1946, 1949 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Debutant: 699th player to debut for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 47 matches played for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL (1950-1952), with 47 as captain
Sporting Life Team Of The Year: 1947

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