Gavin Allen(born 30 March 1965) is an Australian formerrugby leaguefootballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played club football in theBrisbane Rugby League premiershipforFortitude Valleyand in theNSWRL premiershipfor theSt. George DragonsandBrisbane Broncos,achieving selection to play forQueenslandinState of Origin series,andLondon Broncos.
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| Full name | Gavin Suan Allen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 March 1965 Cairns,Queensland,Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editHailing fromCairns,Queensland, Gavin Allen started his career with Brisbane'sFortitude Valley Diehardsbefore moving to Sydney'sSt. George Dragonsfor the 1987–88 seasons. Returning to Queensland for the1989 Brisbane Broncos season,and although not big for a front-rower, Allen's exceptionally high workrate made him a vital component of the Broncos' forward pack from 1990. Allen made his interstate representative debut when selected on the bench for Game I of the1991 State of Origin series,becoming QueenslandState of Originplayer No. 72.[1]
Allen played a major part in the Brisbane forward pack that dominated St. George in the1992grand final. After taking part in the club's win overWiganin theWorld Club Challenge,Allen was a non-playing reserve in the Broncos return bout with the Dragons in the1993grand final. WithGlenn Lazarus,Andrew GeeandMark Hohncompeting, however, Allen found it very difficult at this time to maintain his first-grade berth.
In 1995, Allen's career was winding down but had a brief reprieve when – by now a fringe first-grader – he was the only Bronco not signed bySuper League.[citation needed]Consequently,Paul Vautinpicked him up and chose him for the three State of Origin games, in which his experience and workrate helped players likeGary LarsonandBilly Moorewin Queensland a totally unexpected cleansweep. In 1996, Allen signed with the London Broncos in the Super League playing ten matches.
Personal life
editGavin's son Josh plays for theCanberra RaidersNSW Cup side.
References
edit- ^"Queensland Origin Players".Former Origin Greats.fogs.com.au. Archived fromthe originalon 29 June 2013.Retrieved29 June2013.
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