Mike Delanty Explained

Mike Delanty should not be confused with Mike Delahunty.

Mike Delanty
Fullname:Michael Kenneth Delanty
Birth Date:15 October 1936
Originalteam:City
Debutdate:Round 3, 1957
Debutteam:Collingwood
Debutopponent:Geelong
Debutstadium:Kardinia Park
Height:185 cm
Weight:83 kg
Statsend:1966
Years1:1957–1962
Club1:Collingwood
Games Goals1:87 (19)
Years2:1963–1966
Club2:North Melbourne
Games Goals2:54 (12)
Years3:1967–1969
Club3:Camberwell (VFA)
Games Goals3:33 (58)
Games Goalstotal:174 (89)

Michael Kenneth Delanty (15 October 1936 – 6 July 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

A strong marking half back, Delanty came to Collingwood from Tasmania.[1] He was the centre half-back in his club's 1958 premiership team and also played in the side which lost the 1960 Grand Final.[2]

In 1963 he crossed to North Melbourne and the following season brought up his 100th career game, eventually finishing with 141.

Delanty was captain / coach of VFA – Division Two club, Camberwell Football Club from 1967 to 1969.[3]

He was the older brother of St Kilda player John Delanty and Collingwood player Bob Delanty.

Delanty was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Delanty. 2021-07-08. Collingwood Forever. en-US.
  2. Web site: Vale Mike Delanty. 2021-07-19. collingwoodfc.com.au. en.
  3. Web site: Mike Delanty Profile . Boyles Photos . 15 November 2020.
  4. Web site: 216. Mike Delanty. 2021-07-08. AFL Tasmania Hall of Fame. en-US.