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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
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essendon | V/AFL | 1897-1904 | 98 | 7 | 0.07 | 68% | — | — | — | 0 |
Total | 1897-1904 | 98 | 7 | 0.07 | 68% | — | — | — | 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