Don McKenzie

This is the player profile for Don McKenzie, born in Mickelham, Victoria in 1939. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1962, 1965).

Not to be confused with:
Ian Donald McKenzie (a.k.a. Don McKenzie) (b. 22/07/1942) - Footscray and Sunshine

Player Details

Name: Don McKenzie
DOB: 23/03/1939
POB: Mickelham, Victoria
Height: 188cm
Weight: 85kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1960-1974) - 266 matches, 23 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1960-1974)
      • 266 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, with 26 as captain
      • 1962, 1965 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • Team captain for Essendon (1969) in the VFL/AFL
      • Team vice-captain for Essendon (1968, 1970) in the VFL/AFL
      • Team deputy vice-captain for Essendon (1966) in the VFL/AFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1960 VFL Season Essendon 12 0 R07-10, R12-18, SF
1961 VFL Season Essendon 14 3 R04, R06-18
1962 VFL Season Essendon 19 0 R01, R03-18, SF, GF
1963 VFL Season Essendon 18 0 R01-18
1964 VFL Season Essendon 17 0 R01, R04-18, SF
1965 VFL Season Essendon 20 2 R01-07, R09-18, SF, PF, GF
1966 VFL Season Essendon 20 1 R01-18, SF, PF
1967 VFL Season Essendon 18 3 R01-18
1968 VFL Season Essendon 23 8 R01-20, SF, PF, GF
1969 VFL Season Essendon 20 3 R01-20
1970 VFL Season Essendon 18 1 R02, R04-16, R18-20, R22
1971 VFL Season Essendon 19 2 R01-04, R08-22
1972 VFL Season Essendon 21 0 R01-02, R05-22, EF
1973 VFL Season Essendon 16 0 R01, R04-08, R11, R14-17, R19-22, EF
1974 VFL Season Essendon 11 0 R01-02, R05-06, R09-12, R14, R21-22

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1966 VFL Season Essendon 2 R08-09
1968 VFL Season Essendon 2 R05, GF
1969 VFL Season Essendon 20 R01-20
1970 VFL Season Essendon 2 R13, R22

Vice-Captain History

The season history for match day vice-captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1966 VFL Season Essendon 2 R10, R12
1968 VFL Season Essendon 21 R01-04, R06-20, SF, PF
1970 VFL Season Essendon 16 R02, R04-12, R14-16, R18-20

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1966 VFL Season Essendon D. V.-Cap. 20 R01-18, SF, PF
1968 VFL Season Essendon Vice-Cap. 23 R01-20, SF, PF, GF
1969 VFL Season Essendon Captain 20 R01-20
1970 VFL Season Essendon Vice-Cap. 21 R02-22