David Cockatoo-Collins (born 1 April 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1][2]
| David Cockatoo-Collins | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Cockatoo-Collins | ||
| Date of birth | (1978-04-01) 1 April 1978 (age 44) | ||
| Original team(s) | Port Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1995–1997 | Melbourne | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1997. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
An Indigenous Australian, he is a younger brother of Che Cockatoo-Collins and twin brother of Don Cockatoo-Collins, both from Cairns, Queensland.[3] He made two appearances for Melbourne, over three seasons.[4][5]
The twins made their league debuts together, in the opening round of the 1996 AFL season, against Geelong at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[6] His only other appearance came the following year, in round 17, against Collingwood.[6] He played as a small forward.
1995 AFL pre-season draft | |
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Comp = compensation pick, Uncontr = uncontracted selection |