Phil Manassa (born 29 January 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Magpies in the VFL.
| Phil Manassa | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 29 January 1956 | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne High School | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1973–1979 | Collingwood | 122 (60) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He is famous for a goal on the run from the half-back flank, which he kicked in the 1977 Grand Final replay.[1] The Phil Manassa Medal is awarded to the winner of the AFL Goal of the Year.[2]
After retiring from playing in the VFL, Manassa played for Devonport in Tasmania and Western Suburbs in Sydney.[3]
References edit
- ^ Sheahan, Mike (3 October 1977). "It's over, the war is won". The Age.
- ^ Clark, John (24 September 2009). "AFL grand final countdown No.2: North Melbourne v Collingwood, 1977". FoxSports.
- ^ Growden, Greg (25 November 1981). "Manassa to lead Wests". The Sydney Morning Herald.
External links edit
- Phil Manassa's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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