Charlie Ahern
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Charlie Ahern was an Australian rules football
er who played for Collingwood
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
Despite having played just two VFL games, in rounds nine and 12 earlier in the year, Ahern was a surprise pick in Collingwood's side for the 1929 Grand Final. They won and Ahern became the least experienced premiership player in the history of the club. It would also be his last appearance as he suffered a broken wrist during the game and died as a result of a subsequent infection.
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 who played for Collingwood
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 Victorian 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...
(VFL).
Despite having played just two VFL games, in rounds nine and 12 earlier in the year, Ahern was a surprise pick in Collingwood's side for the 1929 Grand Final. They won and Ahern became the least experienced premiership player in the history of the club. It would also be his last appearance as he suffered a broken wrist during the game and died as a result of a subsequent infection.