David Pretty

For the New Zealand bushman, axeman, athlete and farmer, see David Pretty (bushman).

David Pretty (born 2 April 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

David Pretty
Personal information
Full name	David Pretty
Date of birth	(1951-04-02) 2 April 1951 (age 74)
Original team(s)	Wodonga Juniors
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s)	Defender/Wingman
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1969–73	North Melbourne	58 (12)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1973.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Recruited from Wodonga, Pretty spent five seasons at North Melbourne, either in defence or on the wing. He then joined the Perth Football Club and starred for them in the 1974 Grand Final, sharing the Simpson Medal with East Fremantle's Gary Gibellini, despite finishing on the losing team.

References

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

External links

• David Pretty's playing statistics from AFL Tables
• David Pretty at AustralianFootball.com
• David Pretty's WAFL playing statistics at WAFLFootyFacts.net