Australian rules footballer

Colin Garland (born 28 April 1988) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Beginning his playing years at the North Hobart in the SFL in Tasmania, Garland was recruited by the Demons from the TAC Cup side T*ie Mariners at pick No. 46 in the 2006 AFL Draft.

Playing for the Demons as an athletic key position player, Garland wore the No. 20 guernsey. He became the first player since the late Troy Broadbridge to wear this jumper, after it was retired for the previous two years (2005–2006).

Garland received a NAB Rising Star nomination (round 14, 2008) for his consistent efforts playing in the Demons backline.

Garland announced his retirement from the game on 19 October 2017, after missing the entire season due to a knee injury.

Garland returned to his former club North Hobart during the 2018 TSL season.

Garland has also played and been an *istant coach at the Clarence Football Club in the TSL.

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2017 season

References

External links

• Colin Garland's profile on the official website of the Melbourne Football Club
• Colin Garland's playing statistics from AFL Tables