Tom Alvin
Tom Alvin | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 21 April 1962 | ||
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1984-1994 | Carlton | 218 (95) | |
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Tom Alvin (born 21 April 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Recruited from
AFL career
Due to Bairnsdale being in
Alvin started his career at the Blues as a defensive half-back flanker, however when
In 1987 Carlton had an outstanding season, losing only four matches by a combined total of 56 points. Carlton finished the season one game clear of second placed Hawthorn, thereby earning a week's rest before the second semi-final. After a tight struggle, the Blues beat the Hawks in the second semi-final to move straight into the Grand Final.
After a tight, bruising first quarter, Carlton ran away with the game, eventually winning by 33 points. Alvin was one of the best Blues afield, completely outclassing Hawthorn champion Gary Buckenara.
Alvin played with the Blues until the end of the 1994 season, when he retired after 218 games. He stayed in the game for a couple of years, captain-coaching
In 1999 Alvin was inducted into the Carlton Football Club Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements with the club.[7]
References
- ^ a b "150 - Alvin". Football Record: 13. 3 August 1991.
- ^ Slevison, Andrew (23 April 2021). "HOW BULLDOGS TARGET ALVIN FOUND HIS WAY TO CARLTON". sen.com.au.
- ^ "Tom's hard work pays off". Football Record: 5. 22 June 1985.
- ^ "Match Statistics". Westside Football. 18 July 1985. p. 11.
- ^ Hobbs, Greg (3 September 1988). "Century for Tom Alvin". AFL Record (Elimination Final): 7.
- ^ "Sandringham Honourboard".
- ^ "Carlton Hall of Fame".
External links
- Tom Alvin's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Tom Alvin at AustralianFootball.com
- Tom Alvin's Blueseum profile