John Northey
Australian rules footballer and coach / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Neville Northey (born 29 June 1943) is a former Australian rules football player and coach. He played from 1963 to 1970 with the Richmond Football Club. Northey was a dual premiership player with Richmond, winning flags in 1967 and 1969. He is better known, however, as a coach.
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John Northey | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Neville Northey | ||
Nickname(s) | Swooper | ||
Date of birth | (1943-06-29) 29 June 1943 (age 80) | ||
Original team(s) | Derrinallum | ||
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Half forward flank | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1963–1970 | Richmond | 118 (192) | |
Coaching career | |||
Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
1985 | Sydney Swans | 022 000(6–16–0) | |
1986–1992 | Melbourne | 167 00(90–76–1) | |
1993–1995 | Richmond | 067 00(32–34–1) | |
1996 | Brisbane Bears | 025 000(17–7–1) | |
1997–1998 | Brisbane Lions | 034 00(12–21–1) | |
Total | 315 (157–154–4) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1998. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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