David Cordner

David Baillieu Cordner (born 25 May 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and the Sydney Swans in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family Cordner's father, Ted, was a member of Melbourne's 1941 premiership team. Three uncles also played with Melbourne in the VFL, two-time best and fairest winner Denis, Brownlow Medalist Don and John, who also represented Victoria in cricket.

Cordner had a prolific Under-19s season in 1981, when he kicked over 100 goals.

In his first two seasons with the seniors, Cordner struggled with injury, but in the 1984 VFL season put together 17 games. His 32 goals that year were bettered by only one teammate, Kelvin Templeton (51).

Sydney Cordner decided to change clubs in 1988, after making just one appearance for Melbourne in 1987. The Swans were looking for a key forward to cover the loss of Warwick Capper, who had gone to the Brisbane Bears.

He played only five games for the Swans, the last in round seven.