1956 South Melbourne Swans Roster
Victorian Football League (VFL)
Team Record: 6-11 - 26 points
Finishing 9th in the VFL
Coach: Herbie Matthews (6-11-1)
1956 South Melbourne Swans StatisticsTeam Record: 6-11 - 26 points
Finishing 9th in the VFL
Coach: Herbie Matthews (6-11-1)
The South Melbourne Swans of the Victorian Football League ended the 1956 season with a record of 6 wins and 11 losses and 1 ties for 26 points finishing ninth in the VFL. Herbie Matthews coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Biggs | March 11, 1935 | 5'10" | 157 | ||
| Neville Campbell | December 12, 1934 | 6'2" | 176 | ||
| Ron Clegg | November 17, 1927 | 6'0" | 185 | ||
| Gerald Crough | December 27, 1937 | 6'0" | 172 | ||
| Jim Dorgan | November 26, 1930 | 5'8" | 161 | ||
| John Elder | July 8, 1932 | 5'10" | 176 | ||
| Barry Evans | February 6, 1936 | 5'10" | 163 | ||
| John Ferguson | May 12, 1931 | 6'2" | 196 | ||
| Ian Gillett | September 20, 1928 | 6'2" | 190 | ||
| Fred Goldsmith | August 20, 1932 | 6'0" | 183 | ||
| Trevor Grant | August 5, 1934 | 6'2" | 183 | ||
| Bill Gunn | March 4, 1932 | 6'0" | 181 | ||
| Ellis Hicks | October 10, 1934 | 6'2" | 174 | ||
| Kevin Hogan | October 6, 1934 | 5'7" | 161 | ||
| Jack Hudson | March 9, 1934 | 5'9" | 190 | ||
| Bernie Jeffrey | September 3, 1933 | 6'3" | 212 | ||
| Don Keyter | September 13, 1931 | 6'1" | 179 | ||
| Clarrie Lane | April 12, 1934 | 5'7" | 161 | ||
| Eddie Lane | June 25, 1929 | 5'6" | 146 | ||
| John Ledwidge | September 28, 1934 | 6'3" | 201 | ||
| Lewis Leslie | January 19, 1934 | 5'10" | 179 | ||
| Don Matthews | September 23, 1936 | 5'7" | 165 | ||
| Ken McCormack | January 18, 1933 | 5'7" | 150 | ||
| Gerry McDonald | July 27, 1931 | 5'10" | 190 | ||
| Hugh McLaughlin | October 13, 1935 | 5'10" | 159 | ||
| Neil McNeill | February 27, 1932 | 6'2" | 201 | ||
| Neil Melesso | April 7, 1931 | 5'8" | 161 | ||
| Ian Monks | August 6, 1931 | 5'8" | 148 | ||
| Daryl Nelson | November 29, 1934 | 6'3" | 174 | ||
| Max Oaten | January 26, 1935 | 6'2" | 194 | ||
| Bob Pratt | March 24, 1936 | 5'8" | 176 | ||
| Frank Primmer | January 16, 1933 | 6'0" | 161 | ||
| Ray Reed | April 24, 1934 | 5'9" | 161 | ||
| Peter Ryan | September 13, 1936 | 5'11" | 172 | ||
| Ken Seymour | September 16, 1930 | 6'1" | 227 | ||
| Mick Sibun | April 12, 1929 | 5'8" | 154 | ||
| Bob Skilton | November 8, 1938 | 5'7" | 168 | ||
| Gerald Tagliabue | September 15, 1935 | 6'2" | 172 | ||
| Jim Taylor | January 6, 1932 | 6'3" | 192 | ||
| Ron Taylor | July 20, 1932 | 6'2" | 190 | ||
| John Trethowan | October 28, 1936 | 6'2" | 203 | ||
| Marshall Younger | May 21, 1939 | 6'0" | 168 |
