Rupert Ernest "Rupe" Hiskins (29 October 1893 – 9 March 1976) was an

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er who played with Carlton in the

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(VFL). Hiskins, one of 14 siblings, had three elder brothers that played in the VFL,

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and Stan. He served with the Light Horse Brigade during the

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. Already 26 by the time he debuted in 1920, Hiskins played five seasons at Carlton, usually in the ruck, resting on the half back flank and wing.AFL Tables: Rupe Hiskins
/ref> He played in the 1921 VFL Grand Final, which Carlton lost by four points. Hiskins was a member of Brunswick's 1925 VFA premiership team.

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1893 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Carlton Football Club players Rutherglen Football Club players Brunswick Football Club players Australian military personnel of World War I 1976 deaths Military personnel from Victoria (state) 20th-century Australian sportsmen {{AFL-bio-1893-stub