Michael Gayfer

Michael Gayfer
Personal information
Nickname Mick
Born (1965-08-17) 17 August 1965 (age 61)
Original team
Corowa-Rutherglen (OMFNL)
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Position Defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1986–1993 Collingwood 142 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1993.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Michael "Mick" Gayfer (born 17 August 1965) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Career

Gayfer played for Collingwood, primarily as a defender, debuting in Round 1 of the 1986 season, and playing a total of 142 games at the level, concluding his career at the end of the 1993 season. On 11 March 2015, Gayfer was inducted into Collingwood's Hall of Fame alongside the rest of the 1990 premiership team.

Personal life

Gayfer's nephew, Sam, a key forward from Vic Metro, is a draft prospect at the upcoming 2026 AFL national draft.

Honours and achievements

Team

References

  1. ↑ "Mick Gayfer". Collingwood Football Club. Retrieved 14 September 2026.
  2. 1 2 Paton, Al (12 March 2015). "Collingwood inducts 1990 stars and staff into Hall of Fame". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 24 February 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2026.
  3. ↑ Reid, Harrison (18 March 2026) [17 March 2026]. "Family ties: Walker, Cochrane, Cooney, Hodge among AFL links to stacked 2026 draft hopefuls". Seven News. Archived from the original on 14 September 2026. Retrieved 14 September 2026.
  4. ↑ Ralphsmith, Jonty (19 March 2026). "AFL Draft: Tall forwards, top five prospect among standouts for Vic Metro". Zero Hanger. Archived from the original on 14 September 2026. Retrieved 14 September 2026.