John Delanty
St Kilda
AFL career
5 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1960 v SME16 Apr 1960
- Most recent
- R17 1960 v FSC20 Aug 1960
Stats
Bio
John Delanty arrived at the Junction Oval from Launceston, entering the VFL as part of the rich vein of Tasmanian talent that serviced the mainland leagues during the mid-20th century. The younger brother of Collingwood premiership defender Mike Delanty, he joined St Kilda for the 1960 season as the club fought to lift itself from the middle of the ladder. Standing 178cm, Delanty was a lighter-framed utility compared to his key-position sibling, playing primarily as a flanker who could drift forward or back. His senior opportunities were limited to a five-game stint in a side that finished sixth, during which he managed to slot a single goal. While his VFL tenure was brief, lasting just one season, he remains a part of the notable Delanty footballing family that saw three brothers play at the highest level.
Profile
- Born
- 08 Nov 1938 (age 87y 348d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 73 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionJohn Delanty arrived at the Junction Oval from Launceston, entering the VFL as part of the rich vein of Tasmanian talent that serviced the mainland leagues during the mid-20th century. The younger brother of Collingwood premiership defender Mike Delanty, he joined St Kilda for the 1960 season as the club fought to lift itself from the middle of the ladder. Standing 178cm, Delanty was a lighter-framed utility compared to his key-position sibling, playing primarily as a flanker who could drift forward or back. His senior opportunities were limited to a five-game stint in a side that finished sixth, during which he managed to slot a single goal. While his VFL tenure was brief, lasting just one season, he remains a part of the notable Delanty footballing family that saw three brothers play at the highest level.