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Australian rules footballer

Australian rules footballer
Brian Colbey
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1966–1976 Glenelg 210 (24)
Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Brian Colbey is a former Australian rules footballer who played 210 games with Glenelg in the SANFL from 1966 to 1976.

Half back Brian Colbey played for Glenelg during a strong period for the club which saw them consistently contest the finals. He was a member of Glenelg's 1973 premiership, where they defeated North Adelaide in the Grand Final. A tough and uncompromising player, Colbey was also a regular South Australian interstate representative, taking the field for his state on 11 occasions. These included games at the 1969 Adelaide Carnival where he was selected in the All-Australian team as well as games at the 1972 Perth Carnival and 1975 Knockout Carnival.

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1969 All-Australian team
South Australia
Victoria
  • Royce Hart (Richmond)
  • Peter Hudson (Hawthorn)
  • Alex Jesaulenko (Carlton)
  • Bob Keddie (Hawthorn)
  • Bob Murray (St Kilda)
  • John 'Sam' Newman (Geelong)
  • John Nicholls (Carlton) (Captain)
  • Peter Steward (North Melbourne)
  • Terry Waters (Collingwood)
  • Ricky Watt (Collingwood)
  • Western Australia
  • Greg Brehaut (Perth)
  • Barry Cable (Perth)
  • Peter Eakins (Subiaco)
  • John McIntosh (Claremont)
  • Bill Walker (Swan Districts)

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