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Key Facts

Full name
David Baxter

Known as
Dave Baxter

Born
15 December 1910

Died
2 December 1978 (aged 67)

Occupation
Banker

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 23y 141d
Last game: 25y 258d

Height and weight
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 81 kg

Senior clubs
Richmond

Jumper numbers
Richmond: 2

Family links
Leo Merrett (Brother-in-law)

Dave Baxter

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
RichmondV/AFL1934-193647531.1370%14.43—5.714
Total1934-193647531.1370%14.43—5.714

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 4,115th player to appear, 4,471st most games played, 1,972nd most goals kickedRichmond: 340th player to appear, 325th most games played, 142nd most goals kicked

Dave Baxter, who hailed from Bordertown, was a capable all round footballer who moved well and could kick effectively with both feet. He played 47 VFL games for Richmond and scored 55 goals from 1934 to 1936. In the Tigers’ 1934 grand final defeat of South Melbourne he lined up at centre half forward. He was also able to take a turn in ruck. A back injury precipitated his retirement at the age of 25.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.