David Collins (born 31 May 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| David Collins | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | G. David Collins | ||
| Date of birth | 31 May 1946 | ||
| Original team(s) | St Bernard's Old Collegians | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half-forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1969–70 | Essendon | 14 (6) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Reserve premiership, Member of Essendon Football Club Match Committee. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Victorian Football League (VFL)
editCollins won a reserves premiership with Essendon in 1968. He was one of Essendon's best players, kicking three goals in Essendon's win over Richmond 15.7 (97) to 13.14 (92).[2] Collins made his senior debut in 1969, playing 14 games for Essendon to the end of the 1971 season.
Victorian Football Association (VFA)
editHe played with Williamstown in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1972,[3] and 1973.[4] Collins played a total of 31 games and kicked 26 goals for the VFA Seagulls across the two seasons.
Essendon District Football League (EDFL)
editHe was captain-coach of Aberfeldie Football Club in the Essendon District Football League in 1974 and 1975, winning a premiership in 1974.
Essendon Football Club
editHe returned to Essendon as a junior skills coach in 1978.
He was a member of the Essendon Football Club Match Committee for 13 years with premierships in 1984, 1985, and 1993.
He is the Secretary of the Essendon Past Players and Officials Association.
Notes
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ Hobbs, Greg, "From Last to First", The Age, (Monday, 30 September 1968), p.25.
- ^ Association Details, The Age, (Monday, 24 April 1972), p.24
- ^ Association Details, The Age, (Monday, 23 April 1973), p.19
External links
edit- David Collins's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- David Collins at AustralianFootball.com
- Essendon Football Club past player profile
- Essendon Past Players and Officials Association.