Peter Adams (Australian footballer)

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Peter Adams
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-06-20) 20 June 1964 (age 57)
Original team(s) Ivanhoe Amateurs
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1986–1987 Collingwood 6 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Peter Adams (born 20 June 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Adams, a rover, came to Collingwood from Ivanhoe Amateurs in 1986. [1] He made his debut that year in Collingwood's round 21 win over Richmond, as a replacement for an injured Tony Shaw. [2] [3] He also played the following week, against St Kilda at Waverley Park, where he had 19 disposals and kicked four goals. [2] Collingwood missed out on a spot in the finals by percentage.

In 1986 he also represented the VAFA at the Adelaide AAFC Carnival, which they won. [4]

He made four appearances for Collingwood in 1987. [2]

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References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   9781920910785.
  2. 1 2 3 AFL Tables: Peter Adams
  3. The Age ,"Blues lost top four", 22 August 1986, p. 26
  4. "VAFA State Representatives". Ivanhoe Amateur Football Club.