Michael Porter (born 4 May 1945) is a former
Australian rules
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footballer who played with
Hawthorn
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in the
VFL.
Porter was a half back flanker but he could also play on the half forward flanks. He was recruited to Hawthorn from Haileybury College and was a member of their
1971 - VFL grand final premiership team.
Porter was captain - coach of
North Albury
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in the
Ovens & Murray Football League
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and kicked 58 goals between 1973 and 1975.
External links
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Austrlian Football - Player Profile1971 - Hawthorn FC team photo
1945 births
Living people
Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)
Hawthorn Football Club players
Hawthorn Football Club premiership players
VFL/AFL premiership players
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