Darryl Sutton
| Darryl Sutton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Sutton during his North Melbourne career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Darryl Lewis Sutton | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 1952 | ||
| Place of birth |
Hobart, Tasmania | ||
| Date of death | 28 January 2017 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) |
TANFL ) | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1970-72, 1974–75 | Glenorchy | 83 (160) | |
| 1973, 1976–80 | North Melbourne | 91 (65) | |
| 1981 | Swan Districts | 17 (5) | |
| 1982–83 | Richmond | 6 (0) | |
| 1983 | Sydney Swans | 14 (25) | |
| 1984-86 | North Hobart | 38 (130) | |
| Total | 249 (385) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Darryl Lewis Sutton (27 July 1952 – 28 January 2017) was an
Born at
Sutton's second stint with North Melbourne began in
During his 91 games Sutton was used in both defence and up forward and was a member of their
Sutton played with two more clubs, first Richmond and after a season and a half played out his final year at Sydney.In 1984 he was appointed captain-coach of
Sutton died from pneumonia, but had been suffering dementia in the latter years of his life.[2]
Tasmanian football legend Peter Hudson, who played with and against Sutton, paid tribute upon hearing of his death:
He had an enormous leap, that was one of his strengths. The fact he could jump so high, I loved having him in our team at Glenorchy. I was so thrilled when Darryl not only went to North Melbourne but played so well. He was a very integral part of their side. He wasn’t a big player, he wasn’t a giant by any stretch of the imagination, but because of his leap he could play a number of positions.[2]
North Melbourne premiership teammate Peter Keenan described Sutton as a game changer, citing his five goals in the 1976 Preliminary final and adding that he "was just one of those players who could turn it on. And a good bloke to boot".[3]
References
- ^ "Family Notices". The Mercury. Vol. CLXXII, no. 25, 461. Tasmania, Australia. 29 July 1952. p. 11.
- ^ a b Stubbs, Brett (30 January 2017). "Peter Hudson pays tribute to Tasmanian high-flyer Darryl Sutton". themercury.com.au.
- ^ "Vale Darryl Sutton". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
External links
- Darryl Sutton's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Darryl Sutton at AustralianFootball.com
- 1976 Prelim Final from AustralianFootball.com
- Profile at AFL Tasmania Hall of Fame