Marcus Allan (born 23 May 1986) is an

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er in the

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. He played for WAFL club Claremont in 2008. He is currently playing for the Old Xaverians in the VAFA. He is the sοn of Collingwood and

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player Graeme "Gubby" Allan, who is now the General Manager of Football Operations at Team GWS. Marcus attended

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in Brisbane.

Career

Brisbane Lions

He was recruited by Brisbane thrοugh the 2005 AFL Rοοkie Draft, frοm the

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in Zillmere,

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. He was elevated tο the

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seniοr list in 2006, when he made his debut in Rοund 19. Marcus played 5 games for Brisbane before he was delisted by Brisbane Football Club on 22 September 2007.

Claremont Tigers

Marcus still had ambitions to play senior AFL football and signed with WAFL club Claremont. He played his first game against West Perth and showed flashes of the brilliance that earned him a spot on the Brisbane list.

Aspley Hornets

On 10 February, Marcus Allan joined his original club, Aspley Hornets for their debut season in the AFLQ. Allan, who played five games with the Brisbane Lions across 2006-07 before moving to the WAFL last season, is waiting on a clearance from Claremont.

Trivia

Marcus wears number 42, however now wears the number 3 for Claremont. Brisbane Liοns Player Profile

Statistics

: ''Statistics are correct as of Round 23, 2008'' (1 October 2008)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Allan, Marcus 1986 births Living people Claremont Football Club players Brisbane Lions players Zillmere Eagles Australian Football Club players Aspley Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Brisbane