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'''Patrick Twomey''' (2 April 1929 – 22 November 1969)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://forever.collingwoodfc.com.au/players/pat-twomey/|title=Pat Twomey|publisher=Collingwood Forever|accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref> was an [[Australian rules football]]er, who played in the [[Australian Football League|Victorian Football League]] (VFL). |
'''Patrick Twomey''' (2 April 1929 – 22 November 1969)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://forever.collingwoodfc.com.au/players/pat-twomey/|title=Pat Twomey|publisher=Collingwood Forever|accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref> was an [[Australian rules football]]er, who played in the [[Australian Football League|Victorian Football League]] (VFL). |
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===Collingwood (VFL)=== |
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Pat Twomey joined [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]] in 1947. He had two stints with the Magpies, separated by a spell with country club [[Warragul Football Club|Warragul]]. Twomey mainly played across the centreline or on a flank and started as a winger. He was tough, fast and a tireless contributor in his appearances for Collingwood, a long driving kick and good mark. |
Pat Twomey joined [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]] in 1947. He had two stints with the Magpies, separated by a spell with country club [[Warragul Football Club|Warragul]]. Twomey mainly played across the centreline or on a flank and started as a winger. He was tough, fast and a tireless contributor in his appearances for Collingwood, a long driving kick and good mark. |
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His last game for Collingwood was in the [[1953 VFL Grand Final|1953 Grand Final]]. He was on the half-forward flank, his older brother, Bill, was |
His last game for Collingwood was in the [[1953 VFL Grand Final|1953 Grand Final]]. He was on the half-forward flank, his older brother, Bill, was the centre, and his younger brother, Mick, was second ruck, resting in the forward pocket. The team won the premiership. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:44, 2 March 2024
| Pat Twomey | |||
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 Pat (right) with brother Bill at training (c.1947) | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1929 | ||
| Date of death | 22 November 1969 (aged 40) | ||
| Original team(s) | Heidelberg | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1947–49; 1952–53 | Collingwood | 55 (49) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1953. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Patrick Twomey (2 April 1929 – 22 November 1969)[1] was an Australian rules footballer, who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football
Collingwood (VFL)
Pat Twomey joined Collingwood in 1947. He had two stints with the Magpies, separated by a spell with country club Warragul. Twomey mainly played across the centreline or on a flank and started as a winger. He was tough, fast and a tireless contributor in his appearances for Collingwood, a long driving kick and good mark.
His last game for Collingwood was in the 1953 Grand Final. He was on the half-forward flank, his older brother, Bill, was the centre, and his younger brother, Mick, was second ruck, resting in the forward pocket. The team won the premiership.
References
- ^ "Pat Twomey". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
External links
- Pat Twomey's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Pat Twomey at AustralianFootball.com
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