Phil Manassa

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Phil Manassa
Personal information
Birth January 29, 1956 (1956-01-29) (age 52),
Recruited from
Height and weight 178 cm / 79 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1973, Collingwood vs. , at
Team(s) Collingwood (1973-79)
  • 122 games 60 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1979 season
Career highlights

Phil Manassa (born January 29, 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Magpies in the VFL.

He is famous for a goal on the run from the half back flank, which he kicked in the 1977 Grand Final replay. The Phil Manassa Medal is awarded to the winner of the AFL Goal of the Year.

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