Graeme 'Gubby' Allan (born 23 July 1954) is a former

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er who played with Fitzroy and Collingwood in the

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(VFL). Allan started his career in the

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where he took the field for

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, and he finished third in the

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count in 1974. He debuted at Fitzroy in 1975 and became a good utility player, often used as a centreman. He was also handy around goals and kicked 25 of them in 1977 and another 26 in 1979. Collingwood acquired his services in 1981 and he participated in that year's Grand Final, on the half back flank. During his time in the VFL he represented the league at interstate football. Since retiring as a player, Allan has continued to be involved in football as an administrator, at Collingwood,

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, and St Kilda Football Clubs. His son, Marcus, played briefly at Brisbane, and now plays for the Old Xaverians in the VAFA, along with his youngest son, Patrick "Pat” Allan.

References

*Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Allan, Graeme 1954 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Fitzroy Football Club players Collingwood Football Club players Sunshine Football Club (VFA) players Victorian State of Origin players Collingwood Football Club administrators Brisbane Lions administrators Greater Western Sydney Giants administrators