About Ron Allan
Lived 1924 – 1997 (aged 73). Ron Allan was an Australian australian rules football player.
Ronald David Allan (3 March 1924 – 21 May 1997) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Career Allan, a utility from West Melbourne, played with the North Melbourne seconds during the war, but had to wait until he left to army to make his senior debut. He made 14 league appearances for North Melbourne, from 1946 to 1949.
Midway through the 1949 season, Allan got a clearance to Brighton, in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). In 1950, Allan captained the North Melbourne seconds team, which finished runners-up. He returned to the VFA in 1951, joining Preston, then in 1952 moved to Tasmania to captain-coach North West Football Union club Latrobe. His time in charge of Latrobe included a top four finish in 1953.
Family His son, Barry, played for North Melbourne in the 1960s.
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Who was Ron Allan?
Australian footballer (1924-1997)
When was Ron Allan born?
Ron Allan was born on 3 March 1924 in Melbourne.
When did Ron Allan die?
Ron Allan died on 21 May 1997 in Berwick.
What was Ron Allan's occupation?
Ron Allan was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Ron Allan?
Ron Allan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Allan. https://biography.guide/ron-allan/
MLA: "Ron Allan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-allan/.
Chicago: "Ron Allan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-allan/.
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