| Gary Merrington | |
| Fullname: | Gary Merrington |
| Birth Date: | 19 November 1946 |
| Originalteam: | Sunshine YCW / Braybrook |
| Height: | 187 cm |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Statsend: | 1975 |
| Years1: | 1966–1975 |
| Club1: | Footscray |
| Games Goals1: | 174 (46) |
Gary Merrington (born 19 November 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Merrington was recruited locally, from Footscray District Football League club Braybrook, and also played on the alternate day for Sunshine YCW.
He played as a defender for most of his career, but also spent some time on the wing.[2]
Merrington was a member of Footscray's 1967 and 1970 night premierships.
After retiring he continued serving the club as a recruiter and was their Football Manager during the 1990s.[3]
He had two sons, Andrew Merrington, who played for Carlton and Adam who played in the Victorian Amateur Football Association for Old Essendon Grammarians. [4]