Keith Doncon
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Keith Doncon is a former Australian rules football
er who played for East Perth
in the WANFL
during the 1960s.
Doncon first played with East Perth in 1963 but returned to his country home the following season due to homesickness. He made his way back to the club in 1965 and had a good career before injuries received in a farm accident forced into premature retirement at the age of just 25.
A rover, he averaged nearly two goals a game as he was handy around goals when he rested in the forward pocket
s. He made six interstate appearances and kicked 13 goals for Western Australia, forming a combination in the ruck with Barry Cable
and Bill Walker. His performances at the 1966 Hobart Carnival
saw him selected in the All-Australian team.
He was named as a forward in East Perth's official 'Team of the Century 1945 to 2005'.
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 East Perth
East Perth Football Club
The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League...
in the WANFL
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...
during the 1960s.
Doncon first played with East Perth in 1963 but returned to his country home the following season due to homesickness. He made his way back to the club in 1965 and had a good career before injuries received in a farm accident forced into premature retirement at the age of just 25.
A rover, he averaged nearly two goals a game as he was handy around goals when he rested in the forward pocket
Forward pocket
In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offense.Forward pocket players, situated in the forward line, need to have good avoidance and goal sneak skills and usually, quality forward-pockets are noted for their agility and ability to score difficult...
s. He made six interstate appearances and kicked 13 goals for Western Australia, forming a combination in the ruck with Barry Cable
Barry Cable
Barry Cable is an Australian former Australian rules footballer who played in the West Australian National Football League and Victorian Football League . Cable played as a rover. He won the Sandover Medal three times while playing with the Perth Football Club.-Club career:Cable played 225 games...
and Bill Walker. His performances at the 1966 Hobart Carnival
1966 Hobart Carnival
The 1966 Hobart Carnival was the 16th edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian rules football interstate competition. It was the final time that Tasmania hosted a carnival....
saw him selected in the All-Australian team.
He was named as a forward in East Perth's official 'Team of the Century 1945 to 2005'.