John Heriot (footballer)

John Heriot (born 6 January 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1960s.

John Heriot
Personal information
Date of birth	(1940-01-06)6 January 1940
Original team(s)	Spotswood
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1958–1968	South Melbourne	153 (39)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Heriot played as a fullback although he was sometimes pushed into the forwardline. Of skinny build, he was named in the fullback position in South Melbourne's official "Team of Century". He typically played in short-sleeve jumpers (a compromise between the traditional sleeveless jumper and the alternatives that have long sleeves). He later coached VFA Division 2 side Yarraville.^[1]

References

1. Amy, Paul (2014), Fabulous Fred: the Strife and Times of Fred Cook, Melbourne Books, p. 45

External links

• John Heriot's playing statistics from AFL Tables