David Hugh Polkinghorne (born 1 February 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL.
| David Polkinghorne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Hugh Polkinghorne | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1956 | ||
| Original team(s) | Scotch College[1] | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1975–1984 | Hawthorn | 164 (10) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Polkinghorne was a defender who played on the half back flanks and back pockets for Hawthorn. Renowned for his awkward kicking style, he played in Hawthorn premiership teams in 1976 and 1978.
In the 1982 Qualifying Final against Carlton he was struck in the face by Wayne Johnston and then gave evidence against him at the tribunal, thus breaking a code of silence. Johnston was found guilty and suspended.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Is Scotch the greatest VFL/AFL nursery?". Scotch College.
- ^ Scott, Don (8 September 1982). "It's the truth of the matter". The Sun News-Pictorial (Final ed.). Melbourne. p. 71.
- David Polkinghorne's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Article on News.com.au
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