# Denis Scanlon

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**Denis Scanlon** (born 5 April 1954) is a former [Australian rules footballer](/source/Australian_rules_football) who played for [Essendon](/source/Essendon_Football_Club) in the [Victorian Football League](/source/Australian_Football_League) (VFL).

## Career and awards

Scanlon won [North Hobart](/source/North_Hobart_Football_Club)'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](/source/Ruckman_(Australian_rules_football_position)) 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](/source/1975_Knockout_Carnival) and [1980 Adelaide State of Origin Carnival](/source/1980_Adelaide_State_of_Origin_Carnival).

## Education

After completing a doctorate, Scanlon has worked as a medical researcher at the [University of Melbourne](/source/University_of_Melbourne).

## References

- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). *The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers*. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.

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