Keith Doncon (born 11 July 1944)[1] is a former Australian rules footballer who played for East Perth in the WANFL during the 1960s.
| Keith Doncon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Keith Doncon | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1944 | ||
| Original team(s) | Scotch College | ||
| Position(s) | Rover | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1963, 1965–70 | East Perth | 75 (136) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Doncon first played with East Perth in 1963 after having played his early football at Scotch College[2] but returned to his country home the following season due to homesickness. He made his way back to the club in 1965 and had a good career before injuries received in a farm accident near Wickepin,[3] followed by others to his knee upon his return at the end of 1969,[4] forced him into retirement at the age of just 25 after only a few games in 1970.[2]
A rover, he averaged nearly two goals a game as he was handy around goals when he rested in the forward pockets, especially as despite his slight physique Doncon was an outstanding overhead mark. He made six interstate appearances and kicked thirteen goals for Western Australia, forming the most potent roving combination in interstate football with Barry Cable and Bill Walker. His performances at the 1966 Hobart Carnival saw him selected in the All-Australian team.
He was named as a forward in East Perth’s official ‘Team of the Century 1945 to 2005’.
References
edit- ^ "Keith Doncon (East Perth)". wafl.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ a b Devaney, John; Full Points Footy’s WA Football Companion, p. 63
- ^ See Farmer, Barry; ‘Doncon Makes Sound Return’; The West Australian, 1 September 1969, p. 35
- ^ Christian, Geoff; ‘Doncon Out, East Perth Pick 22 Players for Final’; The West Australian, 19 September 1969, p. 36
External links
edit- Keith Doncon at AustralianFootball.com