Mark Lawson (footballer)

Mark Lawson (born 31 May 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Mark Lawson
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-05-31) 31 May 1962 (age 61)
Original team(s) North Reservoir
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1982–1984 Collingwood 11 (0)
1985–1986 Port Adelaide 36 (15)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Lawson, a North Reservoir recruit, made his debut for Collingwood in round 17 of the 1982 VFL season and remained in the team for the rest of the year.[1][2] He played four games in 1983, then just one in 1984.[2] After a stint with Port Adelaide, Lawson returned to Melbourne and played with Preston.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. ^ a b AFL Tables: Mark Lawson
  3. ^ The Age,"Murphy sets out to prove Lions wrong", 10 April 1987, p. 24