Tod Collins
Tod Collins | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | George R. Collins | ||
Date of birth | 30 January 1876 | ||
Date of death | 24 August 1942 66) | (aged||
Original team(s) | Austral / Ballarat | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1897–1903 | Essendon | 91 (23) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1903. | |||
Career highlights | |||
George "Tod" Collins (30 January 1876 – 24 August 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Although his given name was George he was known as Tod Collins.
Collins played mostly as a half back flanker and was a strong marker of the ball. He captained Essendon in 1901 and 1902, the former a premiership team. Collins had previously been a member of the inaugural VFL premiership side with Essendon in 1897. During his career he was chosen to represent the Victoria interstate team, appearing in games against South Australia in 1900, 1901 and 1902.
In 1906 he became captain-coach of Victorian Football Association club Preston but retired five games into the season.
References
- Tod Collins's statistics from AFL Tables
- Tod Collins's profile from AustralianFootball.com
- Essendon Football Club profile
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