Australian Football

Dave Norman was a tough, hard-working rover who arrived at Collingwood from Ballarat North with whom he had won a Henderson Medal as the Ballarat competition's best and fairest player in 1960. He proved to be a fine acquisition for the Magpies, giving useful service in 91 games from 1961 to 1966. Relentlessly hard at the ball, he had plenty of strength and courage, and could always be relied on to give 100%. He was a damaging player when resting in a forward pocket as his career tally of 148 goals makes evident.

Norman was a member of Collingwood's losing Grand Final team against Melbourne in 1964 (match reviewed here). The following season he topped the Magpies' goal kicking list with 32 goals.

Author - John Devaney