Ted Collis


Edward Alfred Collis was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League.

Family

The son of Thomas William Collis, and Auriel Annie Collis, Edward Alfred Collis was born at Hobart, Tasmania on 12 June 1921.

Football

North Hobart

With the TANFL competition resuming in 1945, Collis played for a season under ex-Geelong captain-coach, Jack Metherell, at the North Hobart Football Club and was the TANFL's leading goalkicker.

Hawthorn (VFL)

At the end of 1945 Collis moved to Melbourne and played the 1946 year with Hawthorn. He played 9 games and kicked 12 goals.

Death

He died at Hawthorn, Victoria on 3 March 1971.