Colin Niven
Fitzroy and Melbourne
AFL career
103 games29 goals
- Debut
- R1 1929 v FSC27 Apr 1929
- Most recent
- R8 1935 v CAR15 June 1935
Coaching career
36 games11 wins25 losses0 draws
- First
- R1 1930 v FSC3 May 1930
- Most recent
- R18 1931 v SME12 Sept 1931
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Maryborough in central Victoria, Colin Niven established himself as a polished centreman immediately upon his arrival at Fitzroy in 1929. His ability to read the play and deliver the ball with precision saw him rapidly ascend the ranks at Brunswick Street, culminating in a club Best and Fairest award in 1930. Niven's leadership qualities were further recognised when he was appointed captain of the Maroons for the 1931 and 1932 seasons, steering the club during a challenging economic era for the league.
Despite his standing as Fitzroy's skipper, Niven transferred to Melbourne prior to the 1933 season, a significant recruit for the Fuchias who were looking to bolster their midfield depth. He slotted directly into the centre for his new side, providing experience and constructive distribution to a developing lineup. Niven spent three seasons at the MCG, maintaining his reputation as a fair and skilful pivot, before retiring from VFL football with over 100 games split between the two foundation clubs.
Profile
- Born
- 06 Sept 1903
- Died
- 01 Dec 1968 (aged 65y 86d)
- Birthplace
- Bealiba, VIC
- Deathplace
- Cowes, VIC
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Coaching
- Fitzroy (Senior Coach)1930–193136 games (W11 L25 D0), 30.6%
Honours
- Melbourne captain(2×) 1934, 1935
- Fitzroy captain(2×) 1930, 1931
Family
- Brother:Ray Niven
- Nephew:Les Reeves, John Reeves
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Maryborough in central Victoria, Colin Niven established himself as a polished centreman immediately upon his arrival at Fitzroy in 1929. His ability to read the play and deliver the ball with precision saw him rapidly ascend the ranks at Brunswick Street, culminating in a club Best and Fairest award in 1930. Niven's leadership qualities were further recognised when he was appointed captain of the Maroons for the 1931 and 1932 seasons, steering the club during a challenging economic era for the league.
Despite his standing as Fitzroy's skipper, Niven transferred to Melbourne prior to the 1933 season, a significant recruit for the Fuchias who were looking to bolster their midfield depth. He slotted directly into the centre for his new side, providing experience and constructive distribution to a developing lineup. Niven spent three seasons at the MCG, maintaining his reputation as a fair and skilful pivot, before retiring from VFL football with over 100 games split between the two foundation clubs.