Career
Lindner was renowned for his high marking and by the time he retired in 1970 had played 287 games and kicked 257 goals for North Adelaide. His best performance in South Australian colours came in the 1961 Brisbane Carnival where he was selected in the All Australian side. He captained and coached North Adelaide from 1963 to 1966, leading them to the Grand Final in his first year in charge.
In 1967 he lost the coaching role to Geof Motley but remained captain until 1969.
Don Lindner died celebrating New Year"s Eve 2008 at the Hampstead Hotel, Adelaide.