Alan Atkinson

For the Australian historian and academic, see Alan Atkinson (historian).

Alan Atkinson
Personal information
Date of birth (1951-10-20) 20 October 1951 (age 73)
Original team(s) Hamilton
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1970–1978 Collingwood 134 (49)
1980 Footscray 006 0(3)
Total 140 (52)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Alan Atkinson (born 20 October 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Atkinson was recruited by Collingwood from Hamilton, and made his debut in 1970. Despite playing 134 games for the Pies, Atkinson failed to make a Grand Final appearance when opportunities arose. He was tall, but not a solidly built player. He played on the wing and at half-forward during his career. In round 21 of the 1973 season, he took one of the most spectacular marks of all time, which was awarded "VFL Mark of the Year". In 1980 he played six games when the Bulldogs picked him up.[1]

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 18. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.