Merv Scanlan
Australian rules footballer
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Mervan Scanlan (8 December 1902 – 16 November 1941) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
Mervan Scanlan
Born
8 December 1902
Cobden, Victoria
Cobden, Victoria
Died
16 November 1941 (aged 38)
South Melbourne, Victoria
South Melbourne, Victoria
Original team
South Districts
| Merv Scanlan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mervan Scanlan | ||
| Born |
8 December 1902 Cobden, Victoria | ||
| Died |
16 November 1941 (aged 38) South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | South Districts | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1924 | South Melbourne | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1924. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Scanlan was appointed as coach of the Tungamah Football Club in 1925.[2]
Scanlan died after falling from a bus in South Melbourne on 16 November 1941.[3] He is buried at Fawkner Cemetery.[4]
