Chris Dalkin
Australian rules footballer and cricketer
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Chris Dalkin (born 3 March 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He was also a cricketer and represented the Australia Under-19 cricket team.[2]
| Chris Dalkin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Christopher R. Dalkin | ||
| Born | 3 March 1962 | ||
| Original team | Ararat (WFL) | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1982–1985 | Collingwood (VFL) | 18 (12) | |
| 1987 | Port Adelaide (SANFL) | 8 (8) | |
| Total | 26 (20) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Dalkin toured Pakistan with Under 19s in 1981 and played in three "Tests". A right-arm fast-medium bowler, Dalkin took 5/90 in Pakistan's first innings at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. His wickets included Saleem Malik and Rameez Raja.[3] He started the series as a number 11 batsman, but after the left hander played a couple of impressive innings he was promoted to seven in the batting order at Hyderabad and scored a half-century.[4]
Dalkin's football career began at Wimmera Football League (WFL) club Ararat, from where he came to Collingwood.[5] Dalkin made 10 league appearances in the 1982 VFL season, five in 1983, none in 1984 and a further three in 1985.[6] After leaving Collingwood he played briefly with South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club Port Adelaide.