Matthew Collins (Australian footballer)
Matthew Collins | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Matthew Collins | ||
Date of birth | 2 February 1977 | ||
Original team(s) |
DVFL ) | ||
Draft | 38th Overall, 1994 AFL Draft | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1996–1997 | Adelaide | 14 (2) | |
1998–2001 | Melbourne | 29 (5) | |
Total | 43 (7) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2001. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Matthew Collins (born 2 February 1977) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League.[1] He was well known for a large distinct Indian tattoo on his shoulder.
He played originally for the Macleod Football Club in Victoria.[1]
AFL career
Adelaide
Collins was drafted at pick 38 from
Melbourne
Collins made his debut for Melbourne in 1998 but missed the start of the season with a hernia, and broke his arm again. After only 2 games in 1999 Collins had a career best year in 2000. He played a full season of football without injury and played 14 AFL games, including the 2000 AFL Grand Final loss.[3] Collins played 9 games in 2001 but a knee injury ruined his second half of the season and was delisted at seasons end.
Collins received interest from St Kilda but was not drafted, he played the 2002 season at Northern Bullants.
References
- ^ ISBN 1-74095-032-1.
- ^ "1997 Trade for Nathan Bassett, Matthew Collins and Brent Williams - Draftguru". www.draftguru.com.au. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
- ^ "Melbourne Football Club". 13 January 2002. Archived from the original on 13 January 2002. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
External links
- Matthew Collins's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Matthew Collins at AustralianFootball.com