Alan Toovey
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Alan Toovey is an Australian rules football
er and Premiership player with the Collingwood Football Club
in the Australian Football League
.
A speedy left-footed defender, Toovey was initially unlucky not to be drafted to a senior list at the end of 2005, and spent the rest of the summer with Collingwood in the hope of selection in the rookie draft. His wish was granted, and he spent the rest of 2006 with Williamstown in the VFL
, his efforts out of the back pocket
earning him promotion to the senior list at seasons end.
He made his AFL debut in Round 3 of the 2007 season
, scoring three goals against Richmond
.
Toovey found himself in and out of the side throughout the 2007 and 2008 seasons, playing a total of 17 games.
In 2009 he won favour with the coaching staff with his relentless attack at the football and player and his never say die attitude. He cemented his place in the senior side, missing only one game in 2009.
2010 was the highlight to date of Toovey's AFL career. He played every game showing, great form and poise throughout the season and finals. He was part of the Collingwood Football club 15th AFL/VFL Premiership win.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er and Premiership player with the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
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A speedy left-footed defender, Toovey was initially unlucky not to be drafted to a senior list at the end of 2005, and spent the rest of the summer with Collingwood in the hope of selection in the rookie draft. His wish was granted, and he spent the rest of 2006 with Williamstown in the VFL
Victorian Football League
The Victorian Football League which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association , taking its new name as from the 1996 season, is the premier Australian rules football league in Victoria The Victorian Football League (VFL) which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association...
, his efforts out of the back pocket
Back pocket
In Australian rules football, the back pocket refers to a position on the field deep in defence.Back pocket players, situated in the backline, need to have good spoiling skills and usually, quality back-pockets are noted for their hardness....
earning him promotion to the senior list at seasons end.
He made his AFL debut in Round 3 of the 2007 season
2007 AFL season
The 2007 AFL Season was the 111th season of the Australian Football League, the highest-level professional Australian rules football league in Australia...
, scoring three goals against Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
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Toovey found himself in and out of the side throughout the 2007 and 2008 seasons, playing a total of 17 games.
In 2009 he won favour with the coaching staff with his relentless attack at the football and player and his never say die attitude. He cemented his place in the senior side, missing only one game in 2009.
2010 was the highlight to date of Toovey's AFL career. He played every game showing, great form and poise throughout the season and finals. He was part of the Collingwood Football club 15th AFL/VFL Premiership win.