Graeme Jonson

Recruited from Bairnsdale in country Victoria, Graeme "Bronco" Jonson was a physically imposing defender who spent nearly seven years in the Collingwood system while finding senior opportunities scarce. Standing 188cm and weighing over 90kg, Jonson was a giant for the era, typically deployed in the back pocket where he utilised his raw strength and size to quell opposition attacks or match up against resting ruckmen. Despite progressing through the Under-19s and becoming a stalwart of the Reserves with over 60 games, he found himself stuck behind a formidable senior defensive unit during a successful period for the Magpies that included multiple finals campaigns. He managed only sporadic appearances across four seasons, serving as a reliable depth option for the club before finishing his VFL tenure at the end of 1963.