Jonathan Collins

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Jon Collins
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Full name Jonathan Collins
Date of birth (1961-03-14) 14 March 1961 (age 59)
Height 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1983–1985 North Melbourne 24 (9)
1986–1987 St Kilda 16 (2)
Total40 (11)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jonathan Collins (born 14 March 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented the North Melbourne Football Club and the St Kilda Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s.

A speedy wingman, Collins came from Wodonga to begin his VFL career with North Melbourne in 1983. [1] He had a strong season in 1984, playing 15 games for the club, gaining two Brownlow votes. After a third season with North in 1985, Collins moved to St Kilda. Collins' 1986 season added another 15 games, and a further five Brownlow votes. After one game in 1987, Collins left St Kilda.

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References

  1. "Final Squads: North Melbourne". Football Record (First Semi Finals): 18. 1985.