Clarrie Tolson
Collingwood
AFL career
7 games2 goals
- Debut
- R6 1931 v STK8 June 1931
- Most recent
- R15 1931 v RCH22 Aug 1931
Stats
Bio
Recruited from local side Abbotsford, Clarrie Tolson was a diminutive half-forward who faced the difficult task of breaking into Collingwood's star-studded lineup during the tail end of the famous "Machine" era. Standing just 170cm, Tolson relied on agility and crumbing instincts to impact contests, earning his debut in Round 6 of the 1931 season against St Kilda. He managed to retain his place for seven senior appearances in a team featuring the likes of Harry Collier and Gordon Coventry, booting two goals before losing his spot late in the year. Ultimately unable to secure a permanent position in one of the strongest lists in VFL history, Tolson spent the 1932 season in the reserves before departing Victoria Park.
Profile
- Born
- 17 Nov 1911
- Died
- 24 June 1989 (aged 77y 219d)
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from local side Abbotsford, Clarrie Tolson was a diminutive half-forward who faced the difficult task of breaking into Collingwood's star-studded lineup during the tail end of the famous "Machine" era. Standing just 170cm, Tolson relied on agility and crumbing instincts to impact contests, earning his debut in Round 6 of the 1931 season against St Kilda. He managed to retain his place for seven senior appearances in a team featuring the likes of Harry Collier and Gordon Coventry, booting two goals before losing his spot late in the year. Ultimately unable to secure a permanent position in one of the strongest lists in VFL history, Tolson spent the 1932 season in the reserves before departing Victoria Park.