Alan O'Donoghue

Denis Aloysius "Alan" O'Donognue (3 June 1891 – 10 February 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond and South Melbourne in the VFL.

Alan O'Donoghue
Personal information
Full name Denis Aloysius O'Donoghue
Date of birth 3 June 1891
Place of birth Blackwood, Victoria
Date of death 10 February 1959(1959-02-10) (aged 67)
Place of death Heidelberg, Victoria
Original team(s) Leopold
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1912 Richmond 09 0(7)
1914–1918 South Melbourne 44 (15)
Total 53 (22)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

O'Donognue was both a follower and key position player. He started his career at Richmond but only managed the one season and in 1914 made his debut for South Melbourne. In that year's Grand Final he played as a centre half forward in their losing side. He was a member of South Melbourne's 1918 premiership team though, in what would be his last game of league football he was a centre half back in their five-point win over Collingwood.[1]

References
  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.


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