John Northey
John Neville Northey (born 29 June 1943) is a former Australian rules football player and coach. He played from 1963 to 1970 with the Richmond Football Club. Northey was a dual premiership player with Richmond, winning flags in 1967 and 1969. He is better known, however, as a coach.
| John Northey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Neville Northey | ||
| Nickname(s) | Swooper | ||
| Date of birth | 29 June 1943 | ||
| Original team(s) | Derrinallum | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Half forward flank | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1963–1970 | Richmond | 118 (192) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1985 | Sydney Swans | 22 (6–16–0) | |
| 1986–1992 | Melbourne | 167 (90–76–1) | |
| 1993–1995 | Richmond | 67 (32–34–1) | |
| 1996 | Brisbane Bears | 25 (17–7–1) | |
| 1997–1998 | Brisbane Lions | 34 (12–21–1) | |
| Total | 315 (157–154–4) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1998. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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