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Key Facts

Full name
David Mensch

Known as
David Mensch

Born
14 August 1972 (age 52)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 19y 235d
Last game: 29y 242d

Height and weight
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 93 kg

Senior clubs
Geelong

Jumper numbers
Geelong: 31

David Mensch

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
GeelongAFL1992-20021581731.0959%7.305.024.019
Total1992-20021581731.0959%7.305.024.019

AFL: 10,307th player to appear, 1,202nd most games played, 523rd most goals kickedGeelong: 906th player to appear, 80th most games played, 46th most goals kicked

Despite not being the most ostentatiously talented or speedy of footballers there could be no doubting David Mensch’s courage and determination. Capable overhead and a good kick, he registered 173 goals in his 158 game AFL career between 1992 and 2002. He suffered the misfortune of playing in losing grand finals in 1994 against West Coast and 1995 against Carlton. His tendency to under-perform when it mattered most, such as in finals, earned him a fair amount of criticism, but there could be no doubting his bravery or commitment as he proved by playing for two weeks of the 2000 season with a broken jaw.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

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