Keith Doncon (born 11 July 1944) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for

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in the

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during the 1960s. Doncon first played with East Perth in 1963 after having played his early football at Scotch CollegeDevaney, John; ''Full Points Footy’s WA Football Companion'', p. 63 but returned to his country home the following season due to homesickness. He made his way back to the club in 1965 and had a good career before injuries received in a farm accident near Wickepin, followed by others to his knee upon his return at the end of

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,Christian, Geoff; ‘Doncon Out, East Perth Pick 22 Players for Final’; ''The West Australian'', 19 September 1969, p. 36 forced him into retirement at the age of just 25 after only a few games in 1970. A rover, he averaged nearly two goals a game as he was handy around goals when he rested in the

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s, especially as despite his slight physique Doncon was an outstanding overhead mark. He made six interstate appearances and kicked thirteen goals for Western Australia, forming the most potent roving combination in interstate football with

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and

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. His performances at the

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saw him selected in the

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team. He was named as a forward in East Perth’s official ‘Team of the Century 1945 to 2005’.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Doncon, Keith 1944 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) East Perth Football Club players All-Australians (1953–1988)