Charlie Collier (1887-1962) was an Australian former professional

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footballer who played in the 1910s. He played for the South Sydney and Western Suburbs in the

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(NSWRL) competition.

Playing career

Collier made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 5 of the 1911 NSWRL season against Western Suburbs which ended in a 13-8 victory at the Metters Sports Ground. In the same season, Collier was selected to play for Metropolis. In 1912, Collier played in South Sydney's 30-5 City Cup final victory over

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scoring a try. In 1914, Collier joined Western Suburbs making eleven appearances.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Collier, Charlie Western Suburbs Magpies players 1887 births 1962 deaths South Sydney Rabbitohs players Australian rugby league players Rugby league wingers Place of birth missing