About Joe Lawson
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 86). Joe Lawson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Joseph James Lawson (born 3 June 1934 – 13 September 2020 ) is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian National Football League (WANFL) playing for the Swan Districts Football Club.
A valiant defender, Lawson routinely played in the back line and was one the best full back that played for Swan Districts. Lawson won the fairest and best award at the Swans in 1958 and also played as a reserve in the 1959 WA state team when Western Australia were defeated by Victoria.
He played at full back the victorious Swan Districts premiership side of 1961, 1962 and 1963 and was amongst the best players on ground. Lawson is a life member at Swan Districts and is listed at full back in their Team of the Century.
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Who was Joe Lawson?
Australian rules footballer (1934-2020)
When was Joe Lawson born?
Joe Lawson was born on 3 June 1934.
When did Joe Lawson die?
Joe Lawson died on 13 September 2020.
What was Joe Lawson's occupation?
Joe Lawson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Joe Lawson?
Joe Lawson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Lawson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Lawson. https://biography.guide/joe-lawson-australian-rules-football-player/
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