Michael Gayfer

Michael Gayfer

Personal information
Birth	17 August 1965 (1965-08-17) (age 46)
Recruited from	Caulfield
Height and weight	186 cm / 94 kg
Playing career¹
Team(s)	Collingwood (1986–93) 142 games, 1 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1993 season
Career highlights
Collingwood Premiership side 1990

Michael Gayfer (born 17 August 1965) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Gayfer was a dour defender for the Magpies, earning the nickname "human blanket" from commentators due to his close marking and tagging of opposition forwards. As a defender, his ability to nullify forwards often drew comparisons to Stephen Silvagni – both frequently used closing speed and flailing arms to make it difficult for forward to mark the ball. Gayfer was skilled at tapping the ball forward to his own advantage and when he did gain possession, he had an accurate kick. He is a personal friend of Australian rules personality Eddie McGuire.

External links

• Michael Gayfer's statistics from AFL Tables

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Name	Gayfer, Michael
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Date of birth	17 August 1965
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