Alan Mannix
Footscray
AFL career
112 games44 goals
- Debut
- R3 1965 v ESS1 May 1965
- Most recent
- R20 1972 v SME19 Aug 1972
Stats
1972 | FSC | 12 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 12.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
1971 | FSC | 17 | 12.6 | 2.9 | 15.5 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
1970 | FSC | 18 | 12.2 | 2.3 | 14.4 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
1969 | FSC | 12 | 13.6 | 1.5 | 15.1 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
1968 | FSC | 11 | 13.8 | 1.4 | 15.2 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
1967 | FSC | 14 | 10.2 | 1.6 | 11.8 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
1966 | FSC | 14 | 10.0 | 0.9 | 10.9 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
1965 | FSC | 14 | 13.1 | 1.5 | 14.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Bio
Recruited from Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula, Alan "Doc" Mannix broke into the Footscray side as a teenager, debuting at just 17 years of age in 1965. A durable wingman and half-forward known for his run and longevity, he became a fixture in the Bulldogs' lineup throughout the late 1960s and was a member of the club's 1967 Night Series premiership side. His commitment to the contest was highlighted during his milestone 100th game against Fitzroy in 1971, where he suffered a severe lacerated kidney that required surgery. He recovered to play one final season for the Dogs in 1972 before seeking fresh opportunities elsewhere.
Mannix’s departure from the VFL marked the beginning of a legendary tenure in the VFA, facilitated by his decision to pay his own $500 transfer fee to secure a clearance to Coburg. He went on to become one of the rare footballers to play over 100 games in both the VFL and VFA, enjoying immense success with the Lions. His time at Coburg included a Division 2 premiership, two best and fairest awards, and eventual selection on the wing in the club's Team of the Century. He later capped off his playing days as a captain-coach and best and fairest winner at Werribee, cementing his reputation as a star of Victorian metropolitan football.
Profile
- Born
- 09 May 1947 (age 79y 165d)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula, Alan "Doc" Mannix broke into the Footscray side as a teenager, debuting at just 17 years of age in 1965. A durable wingman and half-forward known for his run and longevity, he became a fixture in the Bulldogs' lineup throughout the late 1960s and was a member of the club's 1967 Night Series premiership side. His commitment to the contest was highlighted during his milestone 100th game against Fitzroy in 1971, where he suffered a severe lacerated kidney that required surgery. He recovered to play one final season for the Dogs in 1972 before seeking fresh opportunities elsewhere.
Mannix’s departure from the VFL marked the beginning of a legendary tenure in the VFA, facilitated by his decision to pay his own $500 transfer fee to secure a clearance to Coburg. He went on to become one of the rare footballers to play over 100 games in both the VFL and VFA, enjoying immense success with the Lions. His time at Coburg included a Division 2 premiership, two best and fairest awards, and eventual selection on the wing in the club's Team of the Century. He later capped off his playing days as a captain-coach and best and fairest winner at Werribee, cementing his reputation as a star of Victorian metropolitan football.