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Tommy Alvin

Carlton

AFL career

218 games95 goals

Debut
R1 1984 v NTH31 Mar 1984
Most recent
QF 1994 v MEL11 Sept 1994

Stats

1994
CAR
21
6.5
4.1
10.7
3.0
0.7
0.6
1.8
0.6
0.5
47
1993
CAR
23
12.0
4.0
16.0
3.2
1.3
1.0
2.0
0.7
0.5
64
1992
CAR
22
10.1
3.9
14.0
2.4
1.6
1.4
1.7
0.6
0.4
54
1991
CAR
19
12.5
5.3
17.8
3.3
1.2
0.6
1.5
0.3
0.2
65
1990
CAR
15
13.1
4.9
18.0
3.1
1.3
1.3
1.7
0.9
0.5
69
1989
CAR
16
12.9
4.0
16.9
4.3
1.8
0.9
1.4
0.3
0.1
66
1988
CAR
20
11.6
2.4
13.9
3.2
1.4
1.0
1.3
0.2
0.2
54
1987
CAR
24
12.9
3.6
16.5
2.3
1.6
1.3
1.3
0.1
0.2
57
1986
CAR
23
11.9
5.1
17.0
2.8
1.6
1.6
-
0.5
0.5
-
1985
CAR
23
14.2
4.7
18.8
4.1
2.0
1.1
-
0.4
0.4
-
1984
CAR
12
6.8
3.8
10.5
2.3
1.1
1.7
-
0.2
0.6
-
League
Season
MEL
MCG
QF
9
8
17
6
0
0
0
1
0.1
66
ESS
MCG
R24
2
3
5
1
0
0
0
7
0.1
44
RCH
OO
R23
7
6
13
4
1
0
0
1
0.1
51
WCE
OO
R22
10
3
13
5
0
0
0
1
3.1
74
SYD
SCG
R21
7
4
11
4
0
0
0
4
0.0
57
HAW
OO
R19
6
3
9
3
2
1
1
2
1.1
48
GEE
WP
R18
5
5
10
1
0
0
0
2
0.0
36
COL
MCG
R17
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0.0
6
ADE
OO
R16
3
4
7
1
0
0
0
0
0.0
20
BRB
OO
R15
7
3
10
3
2
0
0
1
3.0
60
NTH
MCG
R14
4
2
6
4
0
0
0
1
0.0
32
MEL
MCG
R12
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
2
0.0
13
FIT
WP
R11
2
1
3
0
1
0
0
1
1.0
19
ESS
WP
R9
7
8
15
3
1
0
0
5
0.1
68
RCH
MCG
R8
10
9
19
5
4
1
0
2
0.0
72
WCE
SUB
R7
13
6
19
4
3
1
0
3
0.1
76
SYD
OO
R6
2
4
6
3
0
3
0
0
1.0
20
HAW
WP
R4
14
9
23
6
0
2
0
0
1.0
78
GEE
OO
R3
8
1
9
2
0
0
0
2
2.2
54
COL
MCG
R2
6
4
10
4
0
2
0
2
1.2
48
ADE
FP
R1
12
3
15
3
0
0
0
1
0.0
55

Profile

Born
21 Apr 1962 (age 64y 183d)
Height
183 cm
Weight
81 kg

Teams

  • Carlton
    218 games, 95 goals
    1984–1994

Honours

  • Premiership1987
  • Brownlow Medal
    Top 10
    1985
  • Carlton B&F
    2nd
    1985
    Top 10
    1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993

Bio

1 revision

Recruited from Bairnsdale, Tommy Alvin became a cult figure at Carlton during the 1980s and early 1990s, instantly recognisable by his long blond hair and knee-high socks. A tenacious small defender and tagger, Alvin built his game on disciplined checking and relentless pressure rather than silken skills. His ability to shut down dangerous opposition rovers made him an invaluable component of the Blues' defensive unit, allowing the team's attacking midfielders the freedom to push forward with confidence.

A premiership player in 1987, Alvin was a consistent performer who rarely lowered his colours, eventually earning state selection for Victoria. He remained a one-club player throughout his 218-game career, serving as a reliable backbone for the side during a successful era for the club. By the time he retired in 1994, Alvin had cemented his status as a fan favourite who squeezed every ounce of potential out of his ability through grit and determination.

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