As you can see by Allen’s record below he served the North Ballarat Football Club in many areas and had great vision to help make the Club successful. He played no small part in the building of the Clubrooms that were on the Creswick Road side in the 1960’s.  Allen passed away in 1997.  Allen’s legacy to the Club is held in very high regard. The senior Best & Fairest is named in Allen’s honour for an outstanding contribution to the Club.

Owen played 240 games (161 Senior & 79 Reserves) with the North Ballarat Football Club.  He was a true rover; played the game tough and was fearless in his approach.  Owen wore Jumper No 17.  He played in the premiership sides of 1970 & 1973.