Esmond James Lane (25 June 1929 – 28 May 2018) was an

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footballer who played with South Melbourne in the

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during the 1950s. Lane was a 168 cm rover and handy goalkicker. His best season came in 1954 when he won the South Melbourne

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award and finished equal 3rd in the Brownlow Medal. He topped the club's goal kicking in both 1954 and 1955.

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Eddie Lane photo
1929 births 2018 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Sydney Swans players Bob Skilton Medal winners {{AFL-bio-1920s-stub