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Key Facts

Full name
Maurie Collins

Known as
Maurie Collins

Born
21 July 1876

Died
8 November 1943 (aged 67)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 291d
Last game: 27y 319d

Senior clubs
Essendon

Maurie Collins

ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
EssendonV/AFL1897-19049870.0768%0
Total1897-19049870.0768%0

AFL: 25th player to appear, 2,479th most games played, 5,515th most goals kickedEssendon: 5th player to appear, 180th most games played, 490th most goals kicked

A top quality defender in Essendon's early VFL teams, Maurie Collins gave the club consistently impressive service in 98 league games between 1897 and 1904. He represented the VFL against South Australia in both 1899 and 1903. After suffering the misfortune of missing the 1897 round robin final series with injury, he made amends by lining up in a back pocket in the 1901 premiership decider against Collingwood, which the Same Old won by 27 points. A strong player who marked well, he was particularly effective when minding the opposing team's resting ruckman. He served as Essendon's vice-captain during his final season.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.