Gary Merrington (born 19 November 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Gary Merrington | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Gary Merrington | ||
| Date of birth | (1946-11-19) 19 November 1946 (age 75) | ||
| Original team(s) | Sunshine YCW / Braybrook | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1966–1975 | Footscray | 174 (46) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Merrington was recruited locally, from Footscray District Football League club Braybrook, and also played on the alternate day for Sunshine YCW.
He played as a defender for most of his career, but also spent some time on the wing.[2]
Merrington was a member of Footscray's 1967 and 1970 night premierships.
After retiring he continued serving the club as a recruiter and was their Football Manager during the 1990s.[3]
He had two sons, Andrew Merrington, who played for Carlton and Adam who played in the Victorian Amateur Football Association for Old Essendon Grammarians. [4]