Bert Colechin
Collingwood
AFL career
57 games2 goals
- Debut
- R6 1916 v FIT10 June 1916
- Most recent
- R15 1921 v SME27 Aug 1921
Stats
Bio
Recruited as a mature-age defender from VFA club Prahran, Bert Colechin arrived at Victoria Park at nearly 29 years of age but wasted little time establishing himself in Jock McHale's backline. A reliable half-back flanker known for his steadiness under pressure, Colechin became a fixture in the Magpies' defence during a dominant era for the club. Although he agonizingly missed the 1917 premiership team after playing in the Preliminary Final, he successfully held his spot for three consecutive Grand Finals between 1918 and 1920, playing a crucial role in the 1919 flag victory over Richmond. His standing in the game remained high through to the end of his career, highlighted by his selection to represent Victoria against South Australia in his final VFL season.
Profile
- Born
- 19 June 1887
- Died
- 25 Aug 1947 (aged 60y 67d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited as a mature-age defender from VFA club Prahran, Bert Colechin arrived at Victoria Park at nearly 29 years of age but wasted little time establishing himself in Jock McHale's backline. A reliable half-back flanker known for his steadiness under pressure, Colechin became a fixture in the Magpies' defence during a dominant era for the club. Although he agonizingly missed the 1917 premiership team after playing in the Preliminary Final, he successfully held his spot for three consecutive Grand Finals between 1918 and 1920, playing a crucial role in the 1919 flag victory over Richmond. His standing in the game remained high through to the end of his career, highlighted by his selection to represent Victoria against South Australia in his final VFL season.