Percy Daykin

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Percy Daykin
Personal information
Full name Percy Ernest Harold Daykin
Date of birth 7 July 1890
Place of birth Bendigo
Date of death 19 June 1965(1965-06-19) (aged 74)
Place of death Caulfield, Victoria
Original team(s) South Bendigo
Height 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Half forward flanker
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1914–21 Carlton 134 (136)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1921.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Percy Ernest Harold 'Dub' Daykin (7 July 1890 – 19 June 1965) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Daykin competed in finals football in each of his seasons at Carlton, 16 matches in all, resulting in 13 goals. He was a member of Carlton premiership teams in 1914 and 1915, as well as their losing Grand Final teams of 1916 and 1921.

A half forward flanker, he kicked 27 goals in 1919, 29 the following year and 27 again in 1921.

References

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  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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