David Cockatoo-Collins facts for kids

David Cockatoo-Collins is a former Australian rules football player. He played for the Melbourne team in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was born on April 1, 1978.

Who is David Cockatoo-Collins?

David Cockatoo-Collins is known for his time playing Australian rules football. He was part of the Melbourne Football Club. The AFL is Australia's top football league.

Early Life and Family

David is an Indigenous Australian. He grew up in Cairns, Queensland. He has two brothers who also played football. His older brother is Che Cockatoo-Collins. David also has a twin brother named Don Cockatoo-Collins.

Playing in the AFL

David and his twin brother Don started playing in the AFL together. Their first game was in the 1996 AFL season. They played against the Geelong team. This game took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

David played as a small forward. He made two appearances for Melbourne in total. His second game was in 1997 against the Collingwood team.