| Fullname | Denis Scanlon |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 5 April 1954 (age 72) |
| Originalteam | North Hobart |
| Height | 188 cm |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Position | Defender |
| Statsend | 1981 |
| Years 1 | 1976–81 |
| Club 1 | Essendon |
| Games goals 1 | 66 (7) |
Denis Scanlon (born 5 April 1954) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Career and awards
Scanlon won North Hobart's 'best and fairest' award in 1973 and was a member of their 1974 premiership team. Although primarily a defender, Scanlon could also play as a ruckman and he was recruited to Essendon in 1976 for a record high transfer fee. From his debut mid-season, through the rest of the decade, he was a regular fixture in the side and made a finals appearance in 1979. He represented Tasmania at the 1975 Knockout Carnival and 1980 Adelaide State of Origin Carnival.
Education
After completing a doctorate, Scanlon has worked as a medical researcher at the University of Melbourne.
References
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.