Mike Collins (Australian footballer, born 1953)
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Michael "Mike" Collins (born 5 May 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Mike Collins | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Collins | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1953 | ||
| Original team(s) | Caulfield | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1971–1974 | Melbourne | 27 (11) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1974. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Collins, a recruit from Caulfield, played 27 league games for Melbourne, over four seasons.[2] He made a career high 13 appearances in the 1972 VFL season.[3]
In 1975, Collins was traded to South Adelaide, for Colin Graham.[4]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ "Mike Collins 1971-1974". Demon Wiki.
- ^ "Mike Collins". AFL Tables.
- ^ The Age, "Like uncle, like nephew?", 12 July 1975, p. 17