Colin Sylvia

D .O.B:    
8 November 1985
Club:    
Melbourne
Honours:  
2003 NAB AFL Draft Pick No. 3
2004 AFL Debut
2005 NAB AFL Rising Star Nominee
 

The Number 3 draft pick in 2003, Colin was recruited from Merbein and has since been a regular in the Melbourne seniors, playing 16 of the first 17 games in 2005 but missed the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury.

Colin missed 5 games early in the 2006 season before returning to make a significant contribution to the Demons, playing 17 games; averaging 13 disposals and increasing his tackle count considerably in comparison to 2005. He continued to improve his development at senior level in 2007, playing 16 games and contributing solidly to the cause.

After a solid pre-season, Colin played his most impressive football throughout the 2009 season, illustrating why he was a number 3 draft pick. Coach Dean Bailey praised his efforts after their round nine match against the Hawks, by stating it was Sylvia’s best AFL match. Although the Demons went down by 22 points, Sylvia was best on ground with a career-high 37 disposals and four goals, including three in a row during the third quarter.  Sylvia concluded the season with a total of 17 games and came equal fifth in Melbourne’s Best & Fairest Awardvwith a total of 44 votes. 

Colin has an extremely bright future ahead of him and will no doubt become a future star for the Melbourne Football Club. He is extremely popular and loved by the Melbourne faithful and the club will be hoping he can continue his great form on the field throughout the 2010 season and beyond.