Career
Preston, from Scotch College, was a utility who made his league debut as a 19-year-old in 1977. He played for most of the second half of the 1977 season and added another 15 games in 1978 when he averaged 14 disposals. In 1979 he missed just three games and polled well in the count with seven votes, the second best for Geelong.
He moved to Richmond in 1982 in search of greater opportunities but had to wait until round 12 to play his first game, although he then played every match for the rest of the year.
After just six appearances in 1983, Preston left the VFL, but returned in 1986 to play two games with Footscray.
