Syd Dineen
South Melbourne
AFL career
28 games26 goals
- Debut
- R3 1935 v NTH11 May 1935
- Most recent
- R17 1937 v HAW21 Aug 1937
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Preston in the VFA, Syd Dineen was a handy half-forward who made a brief but notable impact for South Melbourne during the mid-1930s. Arriving at the Lake Oval in 1935, he quickly established himself as a dangerous option near goal, averaging nearly a major a game and playing a key role in the club's strong run of form. His career highlight came in 1936 when he lined up on a half-forward flank in the Grand Final, though the Swans ultimately fell to Collingwood on the day. While his time at the top level spanned just three seasons, he established a family link to the club that continued when his younger brother, Ken, donned the red and white a decade later.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Nov 1914
- Died
- 10 Nov 1989 (aged 75y 3d)
- Birthplace
- Greensborough, VIC
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Ken Dineen
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Preston in the VFA, Syd Dineen was a handy half-forward who made a brief but notable impact for South Melbourne during the mid-1930s. Arriving at the Lake Oval in 1935, he quickly established himself as a dangerous option near goal, averaging nearly a major a game and playing a key role in the club's strong run of form. His career highlight came in 1936 when he lined up on a half-forward flank in the Grand Final, though the Swans ultimately fell to Collingwood on the day. While his time at the top level spanned just three seasons, he established a family link to the club that continued when his younger brother, Ken, donned the red and white a decade later.