Michael Porter (born 4 May 1945) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL.
| Michael Porter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 4 May 1945 | ||
| Original team(s) | Haileybury College, University Blacks | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1966–1972 | Hawthorn | 78 (59) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1972. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Porter was a half back flanker but he could also play on the half forward flanks. He was recruited to Hawthorn from Haileybury College and was a member of their 1971 - VFL grand final premiership team.
Porter was captain - coach of North Albury in the Ovens & Murray Football League and kicked 58 goals between 1973 and 1975.
In 2024, Porter was incorrectly included in the In memoriam segment during the annual Australian Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, despite still being alive.[1]
References
edit- ^ "AFL star speaks out after death blunder". PerthNow. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
External links
edit- Michael Porter's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Australian Football - Player Profile
- 1971 - Hawthorn FC team photo
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