Colin Sylvia
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| Full name | Colin Sylvia | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1985 | ||
| Original team(s) | Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 3 (PP), 2003 National Draft Melbourne |
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| Height / weight | 185cm / 89kg | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2004–2013 | Melbourne | 157 (129) | |
| 2014–2015 | Fremantle | 6 (1) | |
| Total | 163 (130) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015.
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Colin Sylvia (born 8 November 1985) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne and Fremantle Football Clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Sylvia grew up in Merbein, Victoria, a town near the rural city of Mildura where he played his junior football with the local club. At just 15 years of age, Sylvia made his debut for the Merbein seniors in the Sunraysia Football League and was a member of Merbein's 2002 premiership side.
As an 18-year-old, Sylvia moved to Bendigo to advance his junior football and chances of being drafted into the AFL.
Sylvia was taken with the third selection in the 2003 AFL Draft by the Melbourne Demons, but was held back in his debut season due to a groin injury. He managed just three senior games for the year. The 2005 season saw Sylvia play 16 senior games and earn a Rising Star nomination. His season was cut short due to a shoulder dislocation while playing for the Demons' VFL affiliate, the Sandringham Zebras.
Sylvia entered the 2006 season coming off solid form in the pre-season, and was regarded as one of the most talented young players in the league. However, the Demons selected him sporadically in the senior side, appearing to be unsure as to what position he should play.
In Round 14 2008 Sylvia kicked a career best four goals in Melbourne's thrilling one point win over the Brisbane Lions.
In 2009, Sylvia had his best year at the club averaging 22 disposals and kicking 17 goals. In Round 9, against Hawthorn, he had a career-high 37 disposals and four goals, kicking three goals in a row during the third quarter. He was awarded three Brownlow Medal votes for his effort. At the end of the year Sylvia signed a two-year contract to remain with Melbourne.
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