Dennis Blair
Footscray
AFL career
41 games9 goals
- Debut
- R9 1976 v COL29 May 1976
- Most recent
- R15 1978 v GEE15 July 1978
Stats
Bio
Arriving at the Western Oval as a mature-age recruit with a formidable pedigree, Dennis Blair was a decorated defender from the WAFL. He had previously etched his name into Subiaco history as a key member of their drought-breaking 1973 premiership side, where his dominant performance at centre half-back earned him the prestigious Simpson Medal as best on ground. Standing 187cm, Blair was a mobile operator capable of locking down key forwards or dashing off the half-back line to create drive. He crossed the Nullarbor to join Footscray in 1976, bringing valuable experience to the Bulldogs' backline during a lean period for the club. Blair played 41 games over three consistent seasons, offering a steady hand in defence before departing the VFL scene at the conclusion of 1978.
Profile
- Born
- 20 Aug 1951 (age 75y 62d)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionArriving at the Western Oval as a mature-age recruit with a formidable pedigree, Dennis Blair was a decorated defender from the WAFL. He had previously etched his name into Subiaco history as a key member of their drought-breaking 1973 premiership side, where his dominant performance at centre half-back earned him the prestigious Simpson Medal as best on ground. Standing 187cm, Blair was a mobile operator capable of locking down key forwards or dashing off the half-back line to create drive. He crossed the Nullarbor to join Footscray in 1976, bringing valuable experience to the Bulldogs' backline during a lean period for the club. Blair played 41 games over three consistent seasons, offering a steady hand in defence before departing the VFL scene at the conclusion of 1978.