Vin Doherty

Recruited from the C.Y.M.S. competition, Vin Doherty established himself at Victoria Park as a dangerous rover and forward pocket capable of hitting the scoreboard heavily. He arrived at Collingwood just as the club was re-tooling following the dominance of the 'Machine' era, quickly becoming a vital component of the side that claimed back-to-back premierships in 1935 and 1936. Noted for his goal sense and ability to crumb off the packs, Doherty provided excellent support to legendary forwards like Gordon Coventry, maintaining a high strike rate and serving as a consistent avenue to goal throughout his tenure in the black and white.

Despite his success at Collingwood, Doherty departed the club following the 1939 season to join Hawthorn, where he spent a single year before the disruption of the Second World War impacted the league. He eventually surfaced at Fitzroy for two final campaigns during the war years, providing experience to the Maroons' lineup. While his later years were spent at different clubs, he remains best remembered as a dual premiership player for the Magpies and a crafty small forward who averaged well over a goal a game across his career.