Colin Alexander Tully (20 May 1945 – 25 September 2020) was an

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er who played for Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1960s. Although small in stature, Tully was a long kick of the ball. For example, he goaled with an estimated 70-75 yards drop kick from the centre of the MCG, against Richmond in 1966. He played his early football at Collingwood as a centreman before developing into a defender and was a member of two losing VFL Grand Finals. He was a Victorian interstate representative in 1967. Tully continued his playing career in the

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with Claremont and represented the state at the 1972 Perth Carnival. He later became coach of the

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, and also played for the

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in 1979.

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* *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. {{DEFAULTSORT:Tully, Colin 1945 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Collingwood Football Club players Claremont Football Club players Glenorchy Football Club coaches South Bendigo Football Club players 2020 deaths