Colin Davey
Fitzroy
AFL career
77 games9 goals
- Debut
- R3 1952 v CAR3 May 1952
- Most recent
- R16 1959 v NTH15 Aug 1959
Stats
1959 | FIT | 1 | 0.0 |
1958 | FIT | 9 | 0.3 |
1957 | FIT | 8 | 0.1 |
1956 | FIT | 16 | 0.1 |
1955 | FIT | 18 | 0.0 |
1954 | FIT | 16 | 0.0 |
1953 | FIT | 6 | 0.3 |
1952 | FIT | 3 | 0.7 |
Bio
Recruited from local side Fairfield, Colin Davey was a dependable defender who represented Fitzroy throughout the 1950s. He made his debut in 1952, settling into a backline role where he was often tasked with nullifying opposition forwards. His career coincided with a significant era for the club, playing through the period where Fitzroy transitioned their nickname from the 'Gorillas' to the 'Lions' in 1957. While he often battled for a permanent spot in the senior lineup, Davey remained a loyal servant for eight seasons, compiling 77 games before finishing his VFL career in 1959.
Profile
- Born
- 04 May 1932
- Died
- 09 Mar 2006 (aged 73y 309d)
- Deathplace
- Box Hill, VIC
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local side Fairfield, Colin Davey was a dependable defender who represented Fitzroy throughout the 1950s. He made his debut in 1952, settling into a backline role where he was often tasked with nullifying opposition forwards. His career coincided with a significant era for the club, playing through the period where Fitzroy transitioned their nickname from the 'Gorillas' to the 'Lions' in 1957. While he often battled for a permanent spot in the senior lineup, Davey remained a loyal servant for eight seasons, compiling 77 games before finishing his VFL career in 1959.