David of Doncaster dark hair long since Royal Foresters cut off his ears. David of Doncaster David of Doncaster is a member of Robin Hood's Merry Men in English folklore. Doncaster is a town near Barnsdale, where early ballads placed Robin Hood. He appears in one ballad in the Child collection, "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow". The sheriff is giving an archery contest, and David, "a brave young man," warns Robin against going, because it is a trap. He reappears in later adaptations, both books and movies. In Howard Pyle's "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood", he appears as one of the
Doncaster East, Victoria for swimming in the summer months, however, this does not stop exploration or walks on the paths around the creek. Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club (not to be confused with the English club of the same name) are based in Doncaster East. Founded in 1967, the club currently plays in Football Federation Victoria State League 2 South-East. The club plays its home games at Anderson Park. The suburb also has an Australian Rules football team, The Doncaster East Sharks, competing in the Eastern Football League. The Manningham Cricket Club plays at Rieschiecks Reserve and competes in the Eastern Cricket Association MacGibbon