Brett Yorgey (born 13 October 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Brett Yorgey | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Brett Yorgey | ||
| Date of birth | (1960-10-13) 13 October 1960 (age 62) | ||
| Original team(s) | North Albury, Perth (WAFL) | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1987 | Collingwood | 11 (7) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Yorgey played his early football at Perth in the Western Australian Football League (WAFL). His first stint in the VFL, at South Melbourne, didn't result in a senior game but joined Collingwood in 1987 and made his senior debut, against Geelong at Waverley Park mid-season. On debut, Yorgey had 19 disposals, and kicked two goals and two behinds. He appeared in all of Collingwood's remaining games for the year, except their last.[1]
In 1989, Yorgey was appointed captain-coach of Port Melbourne.[2] They finished the season in eighth position and after falling to 10th the following year, the former Collingwood player was replaced by Doug Searl.
New South Wales squad – 1988 Bicentennial State Of Origin Carnival (Australian rules football) | |
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Semi-Final: South Australia 12.8 (80) defeated New South Wales 8.11 (59), at Football Park, 3 March 1988 3rd Play-Off: New South Wales 10.8 (68) defeated Western Australia 9.12 (66), at Football Park, 5 March 1988 | |
Coach: Hafey |