For another person, see Eddie Lane (songwriter). Australian rules footballer
| Eddie Lane | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Esmond James Lane | ||
| Date of birth | (1929-06-25)25 June 1929 | ||
| Date of death | 28 May 2018(2018-05-28) (aged 88) | ||
| Original team(s) | South Districts | ||
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1951–1956 | South Melbourne | 96 (130) | |
| Playing statistics correct to the end of 1956. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Esmond James Lane (25 June 1929 – 28 May 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1950s.
Lane was a 168 cm rover and handy goalkicker. His best season came in 1954 when he won the South Melbourne Best and Fairest award and finished equal 3rd in the Brownlow Medal. He topped the club's goal kicking in both 1954 and 1955.
References
- "ENGAGEMENT OF EDDIE LANE". Record. Vol. LXXXV, no. 42. Victoria, Australia. 30 October 1954. p. 2.
- "LANE, Esmond James (Eddie)". Herald Sun. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- "In Memoriam: Eddie Lane - sydneyswans.com.au". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
External links
- Eddie Lane's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eddie Lane at AustralianFootball.com
- Eddie Lane photo
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