Phil Manassa
Phil Manassa is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Magpies in the VFL.
He is famous for a goal on the run from the half-back flank, which he kicked in the [1977 Australian Football League|VFL Grand Final|1977 Grand Final replay]. The Phil Manassa Medal is awarded to the winner of the AFL Goal of the Year. After retiring from playing in the VFL, Manassa played for Devonport in Tasmania and Western Suburbs in Sydney.