Australian Football

Originally from Scotch College, Don Langsford debuted with Swan Districts in 1977 and went on to enjoy an auspicious, 13-season career. Always hard at the ball and constructive, Langsford was a key component in the Swan Districts machine that landed a hat trick of flags between 1982 and ‘84. His best season was probably 1983 when he landed the prestigious ‘Westside Football’ Player of the Year Award, and represented the state.

Appointed Swans skipper in 1985, Don Langsford led from the front both that season and next. In 1987 he was a member of West Coast’s inaugural VFL squad, but never played a competitive match for the Eagles. He resumed with Swan Districts in 1989, and when he retired 12 months later he had played a total of 237 senior games for the club, kicking 60 goals. His fine career with Swans was later acknowledged with selection in the club’s official ‘Team of the Century’.

Author - John Devaney