Donald Neil Kerley (born 20 February 1934) is a former Australian rules football player and coach.

Kerley played his career in South Australia in the SANFL, spanning 1952-1969. He played for West Adelaide, Glenelg and South Adelaide. He was revered not only in his hometown of Adelaide, but in Victoria, due to his presence in interstate State of Origin games. He represented South Australia 32 times, and was feared for his toughness. Overall, Kerley played 260 SANFL games, won All-Australian selection in 1961, and captained all 3 of his clubs.

[edit] Playing highlights

• 260 games and 123 goals for West, South and Glenelg, 1957 - 1969
• Captain of West, South and Glenelg, 10 years
• Member of premiership team for West 1961 and South 1964
• 5 time best and fairest for West and Glenelg
• Played 32 games for South Australia, captain 6 years,
• All Australian 1961
• Represented Australia in "The Galahs" Australian Football World Tour 1968

[edit] Coaching highlights

• Premiership coach of West, 1961, 1983, South 1964 and Glenelg 1973
• Coach of West Adelaide, South Adelaide, Glenelg, West Torrens, Central District, 26 years
• SANFL State coach and State of Origin coach, 10 years

[edit] Other

• SANFL League Life Member
• Member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame
• Member of the Order of Australia

Kerley was a boundary rider for the Seven Network during the 1990s

Kerley is currently a selector for the AFL's All-Australian team.

[edit] Recording History

Kerley recorded a single of "I was Born Under a Wandering Star" whilst still coaching Glenelg in the early 1970s. It received considerable air play on Australian radio.

[edit] Sources

SANFL official site

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