Tod Collins

Infobox afl player | firstname = Tod
lastname = Collins




birthdate = 30 January 1876
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debutdate = 1897
debutteam = Essendon
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playingteams = Essendon (1897-1903)
* 91 games, 23 goals
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statsend = 1903
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George 'Tod' Collins (born 30 January 1876) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL. Although his given name was George he was known as Tod Collins.

Collins played mostly as a half back flanker and was a strong marker of the ball. He captained Essendon in 1901 and 1902, the former a premiership team. Collins had previously been a member of the inaugural VFL premiership side with Essendon in 1897. During his career he was chosen to represent the Victoria interstate team, appearing in games against South Australia in 1900, 1901 and 1902.

In 1906 he became captain-coach of VFA club Preston but retired five games into the season.

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* [http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/co-cz.htm#George%20Collins%20(Essendon%20&%20Preston) Fullpointsfooty profile]