About Allan Collins
Lived 1919 – 2006 (aged 86). Allan Collins was an Australian australian rules football player.
Allan Collins (4 November 1919 – 19 September 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the VFL during the 1940s.
Collins topped Footscray's goalkicking in 1943 with 40 goals and won that year's Best and Fairest award. He had previously been their leading goalkicker in 1941 when he managed 35 goals. He was the elder brother of the better-known Jack Collins.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Collins?
Australian rules footballer (1919-2006)
When was Allan Collins born?
Allan Collins was born on 4 November 1919 in Carlton.
When did Allan Collins die?
Allan Collins died on 19 September 2006 in Gold Coast.
What was Allan Collins's occupation?
Allan Collins was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Allan Collins?
Allan Collins was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Allan Collins (Australian rules footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Collins. https://biography.guide/allan-collins-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Allan Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allan-collins-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Allan Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/allan-collins-australian-rules-football-player/.
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