Dale Dickson

Dale Dickson
Personal information
Full name	Dale Dickson
Date of birth	3 July 1962
Original team	Shepparton[1]
Height/Weight	180 cm / 81 kg
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1982–1986 1987–1989 Total -	Melbourne Brisbane Bears	56 (20) 30 (3) 86 (23)
1 Playing statistics to end of 1989 season .

Dale Dickson (born 3 July 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.

Originally from Shepparton, Dickson, who played as a utility, averaged 16 disposals a game in his first two league seasons.^[2] He played ten games in 1984 and in a win over the Sydney Swans kicked four goals.^[2] After appearing in the first round of the 1985 season, he didn't play senior football for the rest of the year and returned in 1986 to play nine games.^[2]

Having been released by Melbourne, Dickson was a member of Brisbane's inaugural squad and took part in their historic opening VFL fixture, against North Melbourne. Playing as a back pocket defender, Dickson had 19 disposals.^[2]

He remained in Queensland after his league career finished and is now the CEO of Gold Coast City Council.

References

1. ^ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d} AFL Tables: Dale Dickson

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Name	Dickson, Dale
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Date of birth	3 July 1962
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