John Coleman

This is the player profile for John Douglas Coleman, born in Port Fairy, Victoria in 1928. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1949, 1950). Coleman also coached Essendon.

Player Details

Name: John Coleman
Full Name: John Douglas Coleman
DOB: 23/11/1928
POB: Port Fairy, Victoria
DOD: 05/04/1973
POD: Dromana, Victoria
Height: 185cm
Weight: 80kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1949-1954) - 98 matches, 537 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1949-1954)
      • 98 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • 1949, 1950 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1953

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1949 VFL Season Essendon 21 100 R01-13, R15-19, SF, PF, GF
1950 VFL Season Essendon 19 120 R01-13, R15-18, SF, GF
1951 VFL Season Essendon 16 75 R01, R03-09, R11-18
1952 VFL Season Essendon 18 103 R02-19
1953 VFL Season Essendon 18 97 R01-11, R13-18, SF
1954 VFL Season Essendon 6 42 R01, R03-04, R06-08