Mark Francesco Zanotti (born 11 August 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the West Coast Eagles, Brisbane Bears and Fitzroy Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Mark Zanotti
Personal information
Full name Mark Francesco Zanotti
Date of birth (1964-08-11) 11 August 1964 (age 60)
Original team(s) Subiaco (WAFL)
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1983–1988 Subiaco 60 10)
1987–1988 West Coast 36 (6)
1989–1992 Brisbane Bears 64 (5)
1993–1995 Fitzroy 57 (8)
Total 217 (29)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1995.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Zanotti usually played at fullback and started his career with Scarborough before joining Subiaco in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He played in their 1986 premiership and won the Simpson Medal for best on ground in the grand final. The following season he joined then VFL and was a member of West Coast's inaugural side. After two seasons he moved to Brisbane and had his best season in 1990 when he finished third in their best and fairest. He finished his career at Fitzroy from 1993 until 1995, adding 57 games. In addition to playing for three VFL/AFL clubs he also represented Western Australia five times in interstate football.

After finishing his career in Australia he moved to the UK where he was one of the founders of the London Gryphons who subsequently became the Putney Magpies.

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