John Heriot (footballer)

John Heriot
John Heriot
Personal information
Date of birth	6 January 1940
Original team(s)	Spotswood
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club
1958–1968	South Melbourne
	1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
	Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

John Heriot (born 6 January 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1960s.

Heriot played as a fullback although he was sometimes pushed into the forwardline. Of skinny build, he was named in the fullback position in South Melbourne's official "Team of Century". He typically played in short-sleeve jumpers (a compromise between the traditional sleeveless jumper and the alternatives that have long sleeves). He later coached VFA Division 2 side Yarraville.^[1]

References

^ Amy, Paul (2014), Fabulous Fred: the Strife and Times of Fred Cook, Melbourne Books, p. 45

External links

John Heriot's playing statistics from AFL Tables

[1] Amy, Paul (2014), Fabulous Fred: the Strife and Times of Fred Cook, Melbourne Books, p. 45

[1]

v t e Sydney Swans: Team of the Century
Full-back	John Rantall John Heriot Vic Belcher
Half-back	Bill Faul Ron Clegg Dennis Carroll
Centre	David Murphy Greg Williams Herbie Matthews
Half-forward	Tony Morwood Laurie Nash Gerard Healy
Full-forward	Bob Pratt Tony Lockett Paul Kelly
Ruck	Barry Round Peter Bedford Bob Skilton (c)
Interchange	Bill Williams Stephen Wright Daryn Cresswell Fred Goldsmith Mark Bayes Harry Clarke Mark Tandy
Coach	Jack Bisset

John Heriot
Personal information
Date of birth	(1940-01-06)6 January 1940
Original team(s)	Spotswood
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Playing career¹
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1958–1968	South Melbourne	153 (39)
¹ Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com