About Mate Colina
Born 1999. Mate Colina is an Australian australian rules football player and basketball player.
Mate Colina (born 20 May 1999) is an Australian professional Australian rules football player who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played college basketball at University of Hawaii.
Colina is 213 cm tall, the tallest player ever to be on an AFL list. He was signed at the end of 2020, but remained in Hawaii to finish his degree. He first played for Richmond's team in the Victorian Football League in 2022, but injuries restricted him from any games in 2023 and 2024. He was delisted at the end of the 2024 season, but was redrafted and returned to the VFL side in 2025.
Personal life He is the cousin of defender Noah Balta.
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Who is Mate Colina?
Australian rules footballer
When was Mate Colina born?
Mate Colina was born on 20 May 1999.
What is Mate Colina's occupation?
Mate Colina is an australian rules football player and basketball player.
What nationality is Mate Colina?
Mate Colina is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mate Colina. https://biography.guide/mate-colina/
MLA: "Mate Colina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mate-colina/.
Chicago: "Mate Colina." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mate-colina/.
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