Paddy Scanlan

This is the player profile for Paddy Scanlan, born in Albert Park, Victoria in 1896. Played for South Melbourne and Footscray in the VFL/AFL. Paddy Scanlan also coached Footscray, Richmond Seconds, South Melbourne and North Melbourne.

Player Details

Name: Patrick Scanlan
Full Name: Patrick James Scanlan
Alias: Paddy Scanlan
DOB: 06/09/1896
POB: Albert Park, Victoria
DOD: 01/01/1977
Height: 173cm
Weight: 69kg

Player History

Full Team History: South Melbourne, Footscray
Total Matches (Goals): 133 (64)
VFL/AFL Team History: South Melbourne (1920-1926), Footscray (1927-1928)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 133 (64)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 317th player to debut for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 100 matches played for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL (1920-1926), with 51 as captain
VFL/AFL Debutant: 63rd player to debut for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 33 matches played for Footscray / Western Bulldogs in the VFL/AFL (1927-1928), with 33 as captain
VFL/AFL Leadership: Footscray / Western Bulldogs team captain (1927-1928)

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