Mike Delanty

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Mike Delanty
Personal information
Full name Michael Delanty
Date of birth (1936-10-15) 15 October 1936 (age 87)
Original team(s) 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 087 (19)
1963–1966 North Melbourne 054 (12)
Total 141 (31)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Michael "Mike" Delanty (born 15 October 1936) is a former 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. He was a centre-half back in his club's 1958 premiership team and also played in the side which lost the 1960 Grand Final.

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

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