Don Langsford

Australian rules footballer

Australian rules footballer
Don Langsford
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-05-07) 7 May 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Cummins, South Australia
Original team(s) Scotch College, Perth
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Position(s) Half back flank
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1977–1990 Swan Districts 237(60)[1]
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Donald Leslie Langsford (born 7 May 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club.

Langsford was initially recruited from the Scotch College, Perth and commenced his long WAFL career in 1977. A noted defender, Langsford played mostly on the half back flank, but still managed to kick 60 career goals. He also played in four WAFL grandfinals.[2]

Swan Districts entered a period of remarkable success in the early 1980s by winning a hat-trick of premierships in 1982, 1983 and 1984 with Langsford being an integral part of the team. His best year was in 1983 when he was awarded the "Westside Football" Player of the Year award. In 1985-1986 he captained Swan Districts Football Club as well as the WA State Team and in his career played a total of 5 games for WA.[3]

In 1987 Langsford was recruited as part of the West Coast Eagles inaugural team in the AFL,[4] but only ever played in one Pre-Season game for the team.[5]

John Todd rated Langsford as one of the seven best players he coached at Swan Districts.[citation needed] He is listed in the Swan Districts Team of the Century as an interchange player. Then in later 2008 was named in the Scotch College Football team of the century adding to his collection of great achievements.

References

  1. ^ "Swan Districts Football Club – Playertracker – Don Langsford". 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
  2. ^ "Swan Districts Football Club – All Players". 2007. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
  3. ^ List of Western Australian State of Origin footballers
  4. ^ "Eagle Flying High – Drafts from the Past". 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
  5. ^ "Full Points Footy- Don Langsford". 2007. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2007.

External links

  • Don Langsford player profile page at WAFL FootyFacts
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Swan Districts Football Club - Team of the Century
Full-back
  • Graham Melrose
  • Joe Lawson
  • Jack Murray
Half-back
  • Stan Nowotny
  • Fred Castledine
  • Ken Bagley
Centre
  • Phil Narkle
  • Leon Baker
  • George Krepp
Half-forward
Full-forwardRuckInterchangeCoach
  • John Todd
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Western Australia State of Origin captains
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Western Australian team – 1983 Interstate Championships
Western Australia 24.14 (134) defeated South Australia 16.14 (110), at Subiaco Oval, 4 June 1983
Western Australia 16.22 (118) defeated Victoria 16.19 (115), at Subiaco Oval, 12 July 1983
Both games
State game vs. South Australia
State of Origin vs. Victoria
Coach: Todd
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Western Australian team – 1984 Interstate Championships
Western Australia 14.14 (98) defeated South Australia 14.13 (97), at Football Park, 9 June 1984
Western Australia 21.16 (142) defeated Victoria 21.12 (138), at Subiaco Oval, 17 July 1984
Both games
State game vs. South Australia
State of Origin vs. Victoria
Coach: Todd
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Western Australian team – 1985 Interstate Championships
South Australia 30.18 (198) defeated Western Australia 16.15 (111), at Subiaco Oval, 15 June 1985
Victoria 19.16 (130) defeated Western Australia 9.11 (65), at Subiaco Oval, 16 July 1985
Both games
State Game vs. South Australia
State of Origin vs. Victoria
Coach: Todd