Mike Delanty
- For the 1970s Collingwood footballer, see Mike Delahunty
Mike Delanty | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Michael Delanty | ||
Date of birth | 15 October 1936 | ||
Original team | City | ||
Debut | Round 3, 1957, Collingwood v. Geelong, at Kardinia Park | ||
Height/Weight | 185 cm / 83 kg | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1957–1962 1963–1966 Total | Collingwood North Melbourne | 54 (12) 141 (31) 87 (19) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1966 season. |
Michael "Mike" Delanty (born 15 October 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A strong marking half back, Delanty came to Collingwood from Tasmania. He was a centre-half back in his club's 1958 premiership team and also played in the side which lost the 1960 Grand Final.
In 1963 he crossed to North Melbourne and the following season brought up his 100th career game, eventually finishing with 141.
References
- Mike Delanty's statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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