Career
Erwin crossed to Coburg in the VFA during the 1968 season and was Captain/Coach from 1969 to 1972, leading the Lions to the 1970 2nd Division premiership. He played in the Portuguese Melbourne 1974 VFA premiership side and went on to coach Prahran to the 1978 VFA premiership. He commenced the 1982 season as reserves coach at Collingwood before taking over as senior coach from Tom Hafey after he was sacked.
He coached the Magpies for the final twelve games of the 1982 VFL season.
