Phonse Kyne
Collingwood
AFL career
245 games237 goals
- Debut
- R1 1934 v SME5 May 1934
- Most recent
- R16 1950 v GEE12 Aug 1950
Coaching career
272 games161 wins109 losses2 draws
- First
- R1 1950 v SME22 Apr 1950
- Most recent
- R18 1963 v ESS7 Sept 1963
Stats
Bio
Arriving at Victoria Park after being famously knocked back by Melbourne as a junior, Kyne wasted no time establishing himself as a key pillar for the Magpies. Originally a powerful centre half-forward who played a crucial role in the 1935 and 1936 premierships, he eventually transitioned into one of the era's most dominant ruckmen. Renowned for his masterful tap work, he developed a telepathic understanding with rovers like Lou Richards, deftly palming the ball to advantage with either hand. Standing 188cm, he was mobile for a big man and possessed a thumping kick, allowing him to impact the contest all over the ground.
His career was interrupted by military service during World War II, but Kyne returned to the field with remarkable longevity and leadership. In his thirties, he claimed three consecutive Copeland Trophies and captained the side with distinction, revered by the "Magpie Army" who would chant his name whenever he flew for a mark. His influence extended well beyond his playing days, seamlessly transitioning into the coaches' box to lead Collingwood to two further flags. A member of the club's Team of the Century and an Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee, Kyne remains one of the most significant figures in the history of the Black and White.
Profile
- Born
- 29 Oct 1915
- Died
- 08 Apr 1985 (aged 69y 161d)
- Birthplace
- Trafalgar, VIC
- Deathplace
- Kew, VIC
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Coaching
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1935, 1936
- Hall of Fame1996
- Collingwood B&F(3×) 1946, 1947, 1948
- 2nd
- 1938, 1939, 1949
- 3rd
- 1936
- Collingwood captain(5×) 1942, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Victoria Park after being famously knocked back by Melbourne as a junior, Kyne wasted no time establishing himself as a key pillar for the Magpies. Originally a powerful centre half-forward who played a crucial role in the 1935 and 1936 premierships, he eventually transitioned into one of the era's most dominant ruckmen. Renowned for his masterful tap work, he developed a telepathic understanding with rovers like Lou Richards, deftly palming the ball to advantage with either hand. Standing 188cm, he was mobile for a big man and possessed a thumping kick, allowing him to impact the contest all over the ground.
His career was interrupted by military service during World War II, but Kyne returned to the field with remarkable longevity and leadership. In his thirties, he claimed three consecutive Copeland Trophies and captained the side with distinction, revered by the "Magpie Army" who would chant his name whenever he flew for a mark. His influence extended well beyond his playing days, seamlessly transitioning into the coaches' box to lead Collingwood to two further flags. A member of the club's Team of the Century and an Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee, Kyne remains one of the most significant figures in the history of the Black and White.