Scott Direen Explained

Scott Direen
Fullname:Scott Direen
Birth Date:20 October 1972
Originalteam:New Norfolk
Draftpick:95th, 1992 National Draft[1]
Height:180 cm
Weight:83 kg
Statsend:2004
Years1:1993–1997
Club1:Sydney Swans
Games Goals1:52 (10)

Scott Direen (born 20 October 1972) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Drafted from Tasmanian club New Norfolk, Direen was a defender during his time in Sydney.[2] He played 19 of a possible 22 games in 1995, the most appearances he made in a season.[3] In 1996 he added another 13 games but was not selected in the grand final team, or in any of the finals.[3] He had been badly injured that year in a game against Richmond, suffering spinal concussion.[4]

Direen finished his career in South Australia, playing 114 games for Norwood, between 1998 and 2004. He won their best and fairest award in 2000.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lovett, Michael. AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. 2004. 0-9580300-5-7.
  2. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 9781920910785.
  3. Web site: AFL Tables: Scott Direen . afltables.com.
  4. The Australian, "Return takes toll on Blues skipper", 23 April 1996, p. 22
  5. Web site: Norwood Football Club Honour Roll . norwoodfc.com.au.