Alan Ezard

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Alan Ezard (born April 15, 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer in the VFL/AFL.

Originally from Broadford, Victoria, Ezard made his debut with the Essendon Football Club in 1983 and made a name for himself as a very strong mark for a 168cm man, playing mostly in the back pocket or as a rover. He played numerous State of Origin games for Victoria, winning an EJ Whitten Medal. Ezard was Essendon's leading goalkicker in 1986 and won the clubs best and fairest in 1991. He also played in 4 Grand Finals (1983, 1984, 1985, 1990), the second and third of which were premiership wins.

He played 184 games for 200 goals, retiring in 1993.

As of 2007 Ezard is the current senior coach of the Pascoe Vale Football Club in the Essendon District Football League.

Preceded by
Mark Thompson
Essendon Best and Fairest winner
1991
Succeeded by
Mark Harvey