David Gault
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David Andrew Gault is a former Australian rules football
er who played for the South Fremantle Football Club
in the West Australian Football League
between 1996 and 2007. He was captain of the club from 2005 until his retirement in 2007.
Originally from York
, he made his debut in 1996 and played in two premiership sides, in 1997, when South Fremantle beat East Fremantle in a derby
grand final
, and as captain in 2005, as well as three losing grand finals.
In 2005 he became a life member of the South Fremantle Football Club, and in 2007 became the 17th player to play 200 games for South Fremantle. Whilst never regarded as a star player, more of an honest toiler, Gault is one of the few players in recent times to reach 200 state league games without ever representing his state or playing in the Australian Football League
.
Outside of football he is the Director of Sport at Aquinas College
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played for the South Fremantle Football Club
South Fremantle Football Club
The South Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Bulldogs, is an Australian rules football club, based in Fremantle, Western Australia, playing in the West Australian Football League...
in the West Australian Football League
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
between 1996 and 2007. He was captain of the club from 2005 until his retirement in 2007.
Originally from York
York, Western Australia
York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia, situated 97 km east of Perth in the Avon Valley near Northam, and is the seat of the Shire of York...
, he made his debut in 1996 and played in two premiership sides, in 1997, when South Fremantle beat East Fremantle in a derby
Local derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
grand final
Grand Final
Grand Final is a predominantly Australian sport term used to describe a match that decides a league champion.It originated in Victoria and South Australia and has become specifically significant Australian culture...
, and as captain in 2005, as well as three losing grand finals.
In 2005 he became a life member of the South Fremantle Football Club, and in 2007 became the 17th player to play 200 games for South Fremantle. Whilst never regarded as a star player, more of an honest toiler, Gault is one of the few players in recent times to reach 200 state league games without ever representing his state or playing in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
.
Outside of football he is the Director of Sport at Aquinas College
Aquinas College, Perth
Aquinas College is a Catholic independent, day and boarding school for boys, located in Salter Point, Western Australia. Its sister school is Santa Maria Ladies College located in Attadale...
.