1956 Collingwood Magpies Roster
Victorian Football League (VFL)
Team Record: 13-5 - 52 points
Finishing 2nd in the VFL
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Grand Finals
Coach: Phonse Kyne (13-5)
1956 Collingwood Magpies StatisticsTeam Record: 13-5 - 52 points
Finishing 2nd in the VFL
Postseason: 1-2 Lost Grand Finals
Coach: Phonse Kyne (13-5)
The Collingwood Magpies of the Victorian Football League ended the 1956 season with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses for 52 points finishing second in the VFL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2. Phonse Kyne coached the team. The 1956 Collingwood Magpies lost in the Grand Finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Borrack | May 18, 1937 | 6'0" | 187 | ||
| Ian Brewer | June 15, 1936 | 6'2" | 196 | ||
| Keith Bromage | November 8, 1937 | 6'0" | 163 | ||
| Max Davidson | July 30, 1934 | 5'9" | 168 | ||
| Brian Dorman | July 2, 1937 | 6'3" | 176 | ||
| Graeme Fellowes | January 29, 1934 | 6'6" | 218 | ||
| Ray Gabelich | July 3, 1933 | 6'4" | 240 | ||
| Arthur Gooch | March 20, 1931 | 6'2" | 198 | ||
| Brian Gray | February 21, 1938 | 5'9" | 168 | ||
| Bob Greve | November 30, 1934 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Jack Hamilton | November 15, 1928 | 6'0" | 192 | ||
| Ken Hedt | November 15, 1936 | 5'8" | 157 | ||
| Jack Hickey | December 13, 1930 | 5'8" | 152 | ||
| Merv Hicks | August 21, 1936 | 6'2" | 196 | ||
| William Jones | March 27, 1935 | 5'10" | 172 | ||
| Ron Kingston | October 10, 1931 | 5'10" | 174 | ||
| Bob Kupsch | November 27, 1933 | 5'9" | 174 | ||
| Peter Lucas | November 23, 1929 | 6'0" | 179 | ||
| Neil Mann | August 26, 1924 | 6'2" | 183 | ||
| Thorold Merrett | September 30, 1933 | 5'6" | 137 | Cobden, VIC | |
| Dick O'Bree | June 5, 1936 | 6'2" | 198 | ||
| Ron Richards | May 11, 1928 | 5'7" | 161 | ||
| Laurie Rymer | July 5, 1934 | 6'1" | 203 | ||
| Bill Serong | May 5, 1936 | 6'0" | 183 | ||
| Lerrel Sharp | June 6, 1933 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Ken Smale | November 5, 1933 | 6'1" | 187 | ||
| Harry Sullivan | April 8, 1932 | 6'0" | 183 | ||
| Frank Tuck | July 24, 1931 | 6'0" | 172 | ||
| Brian Turner | December 19, 1933 | 6'2" | 168 | ||
| Ken Turner | June 30, 1935 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Bill Twomey | September 28, 1927 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Michael Twomey | September 25, 1931 | 6'1" | 192 | ||
| Neville Waller | September 17, 1932 | 6'0" | 192 | ||
| Murray Weideman | February 16, 1936 | 6'1" | 212 | ||
| Kevin Wylie | November 17, 1933 | 5'6" | 157 |
