Mike Delanty
Australian rules footballer (1936–2021)
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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).
| Mike Delanty | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Kenneth Delanty | ||
| Born | 15 October 1936 | ||
| Died | 6 July 2021 (aged 84) | ||
| Original team | City | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 1957, Collingwood vs. Geelong, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1957–1962 | Collingwood | 87 (19) | |
| 1963–1966 | North Melbourne | 54 (12) | |
| 1967–1969 | Camberwell | 33 (58) | |
| Total | 174 (89) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
