Scott Direen (born 20 October 1972) is a former

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er who played with the

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in the

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(AFL). Drafted from Tasmanian club New Norfolk, Direen was a defender during his time in Sydney. He played 19 of a possible 22 games in 1995, the most appearances he made in a season. In 1996 he added another 13 games but was not selected in the grand final team, or in any of the finals. He had been badly injured that year in a game against

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, suffering spinal concussion. Direen finished his career in South Australia, playing 114 games for Norwood, between 1998 and 2004. He won their

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award in 2000.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Direen, Scott 1972 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Tasmania Sydney Swans players Norwood Football Club players New Norfolk Football Club players