David Cockatoo-Collins (born 1 April 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1][2]
| David Cockatoo-Collins | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Cockatoo-Collins | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1978 | ||
| Original team(s) | Port Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1995–1997 | Melbourne | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1997. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
An Indigenous Australian, he is a younger brother of Che Cockatoo-Collins and twin brother of Don Cockatoo-Collins, both from Cairns, Queensland.[3] He made two appearances for Melbourne, over three seasons.[4][5]
The twins made their league debuts together, in the opening round of the 1996 AFL season, against Geelong at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[6] His only other appearance came the following year, in round 17, against Collingwood.[6] He played as a small forward.
References edit
- ^ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
- ^ "David Cockatoo-Collins". Demon Wiki.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ AFL Tables: Don Cockatoo-Collins
- ^ Blucher, Peter (22 September 2021). "Melbourne Demons: The Queensland Connection". AFL Queensland.
- ^ a b AFL Tables: David Cockatoo-Collins
External links edit
- David Cockatoo-Collins's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- David Cockatoo-Collins at AustralianFootball.com