Neil Besanko

Neil Besanko
Personal information
Date of birth (1951-04-28) 28 April 1951
Original team(s) Mentone
Height / weight 187 cm / 88 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1968–1977
1978–1981
Total -
St Kilda
Essendon
149 (4)
35 (1)
184 (5)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.

Neil Besanko (born 28 April 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Besanko was a regular fixture in the St Kilda defence during the 1970s. Nicknamed 'Racehorse' as he was also a professional sprinter, Besanko played in the 1971 VFL Grand Final with St Kilda. In 1978 he moved on to Essendon and he was joined there by his brother Barry in the 1980 season. He retired in 1981 after 184 league games.

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