MATTSON, Don

Don Mattson came to Essendon from Richmond where he played seven games in 1976.

His only game for Essendon was as a reserve in Round 7, 1977, ironically against his old club, Richmond.

This game was memorable for two other reasons: it was the game in which the great Tim Watson made his debut as a 15-year old, and it ended in a draw.

Mattson joined Newtown in Sydney in 1978 and represented NSW at the 1978 Country Football Championships in Wagga Wagga.