There are few footballers Collingwood fans are more likely to take to their hearts than a small, gutsy, hard-at-it rover. Famous names such as Percy Wilson, Lou Richards, Bob Rose, Ron Wearmouth and Harry Collier all fit that description to a tee – and all were massive fan favourites.
So too was a less-heralded rover from the 1960s, Micky Bone. And while he mightn’t have enjoyed the stellar career of those other names, he was almost as popular with Magpie supporters of his time.
Read Michael Roberts' full story on the life and times of Micky Bone on Collingwood Forever.
Micky Bone
Games: 62
Goals: 55
Born: 3 October 1942
Recruited From: Thornbury YCW
Debut: Round 2 1962 v Hawthorn
Honours: Harry Collier Trophy (Best First Year Player) 1962
Our Collingwood Cult Figures
There are some footballers who, for whatever reason, form a special connection with their club's fans.
They might not always be the best players in the team, but there is something about them that makes them a favourite of those who cheer from the stands each week.
It might be their hair, or their physique, or their temperament, or something about the way they play – the reasons are many and varied. And you can't force it: it has to happen naturally.
These are a football club's cult heroes. And Collingwood has had plenty of them over the years, especially in the decades since TV and media coverage has boomed.
Each week during the 2016 season, collingwoodfc.com.au and the club's history website, Collingwood Forever, will highlight the career of a different Magpie cult hero. Some have been great players, some have been battlers, some have flattered to deceive. But all have enjoyed a special place in the affections of the black-and-white army.
The story so far...
Round One - Rene Kink
The Incredible Hulk.
Round Two - Rupert Betheras
The king of the Rupe Group.
Round Three - Ian Cooper
Collingwood fans have always loved their tough, battling, no-nonsense defenders.
Round Four - Leigh Brown
A journey from the scrapheap to the 'Leigh Brown role'.
Round Five - Graeme Jenkin
Not just Jezza's stepladder.
Round Six - Dannie Seow
A Magpie from Montmerency.
Round Seven - Micky Bone
Unheralded but loved by all.
Click on each player's name to view their profile on Collingwood Forever.
