David Burke | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | David Burke | ||
Nickname(s) | legovich (legs) | ||
Date of birth | 6 November 1959 | ||
Original team(s) | Horsham | ||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1980 | Essendon | 3 (6) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
David Burke (born 6 November 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Burke played only three senior games for Essendon, but notably kicked five goals on his league debut, against North Melbourne at Arden Street Oval.[2] He played in the Geelong Football League after leaving Essendon, first at St Mary's in 1982, then Bell Park from 1983 to 1986, as a playing assistant coach.[2]