Ian Gillett (20 September 1928 – 28 February 2008)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1950s.
Ian Gillett | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 20 September 1928 | ||
Date of death | 28 February 2008(2008-02-28) (aged 79) | ||
Original team(s) | South Surfers | ||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1951–1958 | South Melbourne | 135 (112) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1958. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Gillett was a ruckman but was also capable of playing the key positions. He was South Melbourne's leading goalkicker in 1953 and won the Best and Fairest award in 1956.
Captains of the South Melbourne Football Club/Sydney Swans | |
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*South Melbourne did not participate in the VFL in 1916 due to World War I |
Bob Skilton Medal · Sydney Swans best and fairest winners | |
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South Melbourne Football Club/Sydney Swans · leading goalkickers | |
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