Bobby Allison
South Melbourne
AFL career
54 games81 goals
- Debut
- R5 1920 v CAR26 May 1920
- Most recent
- R17 1926 v COL4 Sept 1926
Stats
Bio
Recruited from VFA powerhouse Port Melbourne, Bobby Allison was a diminutive but dangerous small forward who became a reliable avenue to goal for South Melbourne during the 1920s. Standing just 168cm, he relied on sharp ground-level skills and innate goal sense rather than aerial prowess, often roving to the legendary Roy Cazaly in a forward line that demanded opportunistic crumbing. After an initial two-season stint, he returned to the Lake Oval in 1923 to produce his best football, consistently hitting the scoreboard with an impressive return of 81 goals from just 54 senior appearances. While never a headline grabber in the same vein as his high-flying teammates, Allison’s efficient strike rate made him a vital cog in the Bloods’ attacking division throughout his career.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Dec 1895
- Died
- 19 Nov 1948 (aged 52y 352d)
- Birthplace
- Albert Park, VIC
- Deathplace
- Glen Iris, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from VFA powerhouse Port Melbourne, Bobby Allison was a diminutive but dangerous small forward who became a reliable avenue to goal for South Melbourne during the 1920s. Standing just 168cm, he relied on sharp ground-level skills and innate goal sense rather than aerial prowess, often roving to the legendary Roy Cazaly in a forward line that demanded opportunistic crumbing. After an initial two-season stint, he returned to the Lake Oval in 1923 to produce his best football, consistently hitting the scoreboard with an impressive return of 81 goals from just 54 senior appearances. While never a headline grabber in the same vein as his high-flying teammates, Allison’s efficient strike rate made him a vital cog in the Bloods’ attacking division throughout his career.