Phil Manassa

Phil Manassa (born 29 January 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Magpies in the VFL.

Phil Manassa
Personal information
Date of birth	(1956-01-29) 29 January 1956 (age 69)
Original team(s)	Melbourne High School
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1973–1979	Collingwood	122 (60)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

He is famous for a goal on the run from the half-back flank, which he kicked in the 1977 Grand Final replay.^[1] The Phil Manassa Medal is awarded to the winner of the AFL Goal of the Year.^[2] After retiring from playing in the VFL, Manassa played for Devonport in Tasmania and Western Suburbs in Sydney.^[3]