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John Brinkkotter | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 6 May 1966 | ||
Original team(s) | Barooga | ||
Draft | No. 10, 1986 national draft | ||
Debut | 1988, Sydney Swans vs. Footscray, at Waverley Park | ||
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1988–1989 | Sydney Swans | 5 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1989. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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