Allen Daniels | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Allen Daniels | ||
Date of birth | 21 April 1959 | ||
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Wingman | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1979–84, 1987 | Claremont | 105 | |
1985–86 | Footscray | 32 (21) | |
1987–88 | Perth | 34 | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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