Mick Bone
Michael Bone (born 3 October 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Bone | ||
| Date of birth | 3 October 1942 | ||
| Original team(s) | Thornbury YMCW[1] | ||
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1962–1966 | Collingwood | 62 (55) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bone, who kicked four goals in his second VFL game, was recruited from Thornbury YMCW. Mainly used as a rover, he played all 21 games in 1964 and appeared in the 1964 VFL Grand Final loss to Melbourne.[2]
He also had a long career in the Ovens & Murray Football League, playing 144 games for Wodonga. Bone captained - coached Wodonga to three consecutive Ovens and Murray Football League grand finals, winning premierships in both 1967 and 1969. (defeated by Corowa Football Club in 1968). [3]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- AFL Tables: Michael Bone
- "Michael Bone - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
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