Des Healey

This is the player profile for Desmond Jules Healey (a.k.a. Des Healey), born in Victoria in 1927. He played for Collingwood in the VFL/AFL, winning a premiership with Collingwood in 1953.

Player Details

Name: Desmond Healey
Full Name: Desmond Jules Healey
Alias: Des Healey
DOB: 05/09/1927
POB: Victoria
DOD: 18/03/2009
POD: Melbourne, Victoria
Height: 168cm
Weight: 69kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1948-1955) - 149 matches, 37 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Collingwood (1948-1955)
      • 149 matches played for Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
      • 1953 premiership won with Collingwood in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1953

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1948 VFL Season Collingwood 21 1 R01-19, SF, PF
1949 VFL Season Collingwood 19 1 R01-13, R15-19, SF
1950 VFL Season Collingwood 16 4 R01-11, R13-16, R18
1951 VFL Season Collingwood 20 6 R01-18, SF, PF
1952 VFL Season Collingwood 20 3 R01-14, R17-19, SF, PF, GF
1953 VFL Season Collingwood 17 6 R01, R03-11, R13-17, SF, GF
1954 VFL Season Collingwood 17 10 R01-07, R09-18
1955 VFL Season Collingwood 19 6 R01, R04-18, SF, PF, GF