Mike Delanty
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).
| Mike Delanty | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Delanty | ||
| Date of birth | 15 October 1936 | ||
| 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 | 87 (19) | |
| 1963–1966 | North Melbourne | 54 (12) | |
| Total | 141 (31) | ||
|
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. 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 playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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