About Allan Thomson
Lived 1943 – 2006 (aged 62–63). Allan Thomson was an Australian rugby league player.
Allan Kevin Thomson (18 February 1943 – 26 September 2006) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. He played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
Coaching Allan Thomson returned to Manly as its first grade coach for the 1980 NSWRFL season. The Sea Eagles ended the 22 round season with an 11-9-2 record and a 6th-place finish, one spot out of the finals. During his coaching at Manly in 1980, Thomson coached 1972 Grand Final teammates Graham Eadie and Terry Randall. He was replaced in 1981 by former Manly player Ray Ritchie.
Thomson, who had represented Country Firsts six times as a player between 1965 and 1973, was appointed coach of the team in 1983. He coached Country in four of the annual City vs Country games from 1983 to 1986, but lost all four games to NSW City.
Death Allan Thomson died on 26 September 2006.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Thomson?
Australian rugby league footballer and coach
When was Allan Thomson born?
Allan Thomson was born in 1943 in Newcastle.
When did Allan Thomson die?
Allan Thomson died on 26 September 2006.
What was Allan Thomson's occupation?
Allan Thomson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Allan Thomson?
Allan Thomson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Allan Thomson (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Thomson. https://biography.guide/allan-thomson/
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