Career
Tomlins, a Hampton Amateur, was the centre half back in Sandringham"s 1946 premiership team, their first ever in the VFA. After crossing to Richmond without a clearance, Tomlins made his debut in the opening round of the 1948 VFL season and kicked two goals. He managed bags of four goals in his next two games and also kicked five goal haul in round 15, against Melbourne. A shoulder injury, suffered that season, finished his career.
Throughout the 1960s until his retirement in 1971, Tomlins was a well-known umpire in Victorian country leagues.
