Michael Kenneth Delanty (15 October 1936 – 6 July 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Mike Delanty
Personal information
Full name Michael Kenneth Delanty
Date of birth (1936-10-15)15 October 1936
Date of death 6 July 2021(2021-07-06) (aged 84)
Original team(s) City
Debut Round 3, 1957, Collingwood vs. Geelong, at Kardinia Park
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1957–1962 Collingwood 087 (19)
1963–1966 North Melbourne 054 (12)
1967–1969 Camberwell (VFA) 033 (58)
Total 174 (89)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A strong marking half back, Delanty came to Collingwood from Tasmania.[1] He was the centre half-back in his club's 1958 premiership team and also played in the side which lost the 1960 Grand Final.[2]

In 1963 he crossed to North Melbourne and the following season brought up his 100th career game, eventually finishing with 141.

Delanty was captain / coach of VFA – Division Two club, Camberwell Football Club from 1967 to 1969.[3]

He was the older brother of St Kilda player John Delanty and Collingwood player Bob Delanty.

Delanty was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Mike Delanty". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Vale Mike Delanty". collingwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Mike Delanty Profile". Boyles Photos. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  4. ^ "216. Mike Delanty". AFL Tasmania Hall of Fame. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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