Michael Kol
Geelong
AFL career
63 games42 goals
- Debut
- R1 1983 v FSC26 Mar 1983
- Most recent
- R20 1989 v WCE18 Aug 1989
Stats
1989 | GEE | 3 | 9.3 | 6.0 | 15.3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 49 |
1987 | GEE | 16 | 14.5 | 5.6 | 20.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 69 |
1986 | GEE | 9 | 14.7 | 3.8 | 18.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | - | 0.7 | 0.6 | - |
1985 | GEE | 9 | 7.7 | 2.4 | 10.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | - | 0.7 | 0.9 | - |
1984 | GEE | 8 | 12.5 | 4.8 | 17.3 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | - | 0.9 | 1.0 | - |
1983 | GEE | 18 | 13.1 | 3.3 | 16.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.6 | - | 1.2 | 1.1 | - |
Bio
Recruited from local GFL club Lara, Michael Kol is best known as the identical twin brother of teammate Nigel Kol, a relationship that became a unique talking point during their shared time at Kardinia Park. A pacy wingman and half-forward who finished runner-up in the 1985 Grand Final Sprint, Kol showed early promise by finishing second in the club's goalkicking in his debut season. However, his career was frequently interrupted by soft-tissue injuries which prevented him from cementing a permanent role. Despite a standout season in 1987 where he polled well in the Brownlow Medal, he found himself on the fringe during the Cats' resurgence under Malcolm Blight, notably winning the Gardiner Medal as the reserves' best and fairest in 1989 while unable to crack the senior Grand Final side. He remained on the list until 1990, leaving a legacy as a talented utility who provided depth during a competitive era.
Profile
- Born
- 01 Jan 1962 (age 64y 293d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local GFL club Lara, Michael Kol is best known as the identical twin brother of teammate Nigel Kol, a relationship that became a unique talking point during their shared time at Kardinia Park. A pacy wingman and half-forward who finished runner-up in the 1985 Grand Final Sprint, Kol showed early promise by finishing second in the club's goalkicking in his debut season. However, his career was frequently interrupted by soft-tissue injuries which prevented him from cementing a permanent role. Despite a standout season in 1987 where he polled well in the Brownlow Medal, he found himself on the fringe during the Cats' resurgence under Malcolm Blight, notably winning the Gardiner Medal as the reserves' best and fairest in 1989 while unable to crack the senior Grand Final side. He remained on the list until 1990, leaving a legacy as a talented utility who provided depth during a competitive era.