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51 'Polly' Farmer came from Western Australia and played for Geelong. What was his first name?
Answer: Graham

His playing career lasted from 1953 to 1971. He played for Geelong from 1962 to 1967 and the remaining years he played for Western Australian teams, East Perth and West Perth.
Question Reference: Quiz: Legends of the VFL.
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52 What club did Gary Ablett Snr play for, before he moved to Geelong?
Answer: Hawthorn

Ablett played 6 games for Hawthorn in 1982 before moving to Geelong. Ablett's brothers also played for Hawthorn.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Brain Buster.
53 In which stadium is the Grand Final traditionally held every year?
Answer: MCG

Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Grab Bag.
54 North Melbourne's premiership in 1999 was their _________ title.
Answer: 4th

They were premiers in 1975, 1977, 1996 and 1999.
Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie Rules Footy Fans.
55 What was Carlton's winning margin over Essendon in the 1999 preliminary final?
Answer: 1 point

Carlton went on to lose the Grand Final to the Kangaroos.
Question Reference: Quiz: True AFL.
56 Who was the official sponsor of the AFL from 1995-2001?
Answer: Coca-Cola

During this time, Coca-Cola also was official sponsors of the 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championships. The AFL replaced Coca-Cola as its primary official sponsor with Toyota in 2004.
Question Reference: Quiz: Miscellaneous AFL.
57 How many goals did Essendon score in the Grand Final of 1897?
Answer: 1

After the end of the home and away season, Essendon had played 14 matches. They had won 11 matches and lost 3.
Question Reference: Quiz: The History of AFL.
58 This mammoth key foward missed 8 games in 2005 due to suspension and injury. But made an impact on his return game. Also surprisingly, played a mean game in the midfield. Who is he?
Answer: Jonathan Brown

Originally from Warnambool, Vic, and played for the Geelong Falcons in the juniors with Geelong Cats wingman Cameron Ling.
Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie AFL Spirit.
59 Which club was formerly called South Melbourne?
Answer: Sydney

This was around the time the VFL became AFL.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Mania.
60 The Gabba is home to which AFL team?
Answer: Brisbane

The Gabba is located in Brisbane and home to the mighty Lions teams.
Question Reference: Quiz: The AFL.
61 What did Bob Rose die of in 2003?
Answer: Cancer

He had been sick for a while, and in July 2003 he finally died.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Edition #1.
62 Which player won the 2003 Norm Smith Medal?
Answer: Simon Black

Simon Black had a career high 39 disposals in the 2003 Grand Final.
Question Reference: Quiz: Australian Rules Football.
63 Who set a record of 1306 career kicked goals, in the 1999 season?
Answer: Tony Lockett

Tony Lockett set the record of 1306 goals, the record breaker was kicked against Collingwood on June 6th, 1999. He broke the 62 year old record held by Collingwood's Gordon Coventry.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL.
64 Complete this couplet of the original Brisbane Bears theme {song;} 'Our home is mighty Brisbane, we're playing for our state. The Bear will growl across the land _______ '?
Answer: our victories will be great

And who'd have thought this from Mike Brady, the same man responsible for 'One Day in September'? It's never a good idea to write a whole footy song rather than just some platitudes to lay over an old standard. The team took many years to learn this gem and in their twilight years the Bears replaced by a stirring song set to 'Battle Hymn of the Republic.'
Question Reference: Quiz: Australian Football.
65 A colourful character from the 1970s was Phil Carman who played for Collingwood. What was his nickname?
Answer: 'Fabulous Phil'

However, after headbutting boundary umpire Graham Carbery and striking St. Kilda forward Garry Sidebottom, he copped a 20 week suspension which earned him the name 'Filthy Phil'. Despite the lengthy suspension, he was reported in his first game back! He also wore white football boots.
Question Reference: Quiz: Legends of the VFL.
66 Which ex-Geelong player also captained the North Melbourne district cricket team?
Answer: Liam Pickering

Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Brain Buster.
67 Who became captain of the Melbourne football club in 2000?
Answer: David Neitz

Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Grab Bag.
68 Who won the 1999 Coleman Medal?
Answer: Scott Cummings

Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie Rules Footy Fans.
69 Who is the Roo Boy?
Answer: Wayne Carey

Wayne is also known as the Duck, or King Carey.
Question Reference: Quiz: True AFL.
70 The Coleman Medal was created and named after Essendon full forward John Coleman. Every season, the Coleman Medal is awarded to a player under what circumstances?
Answer: Highest goal kicker during the regular season

The Coleman Medal was institutionalized in 1981. John Coleman kicked 537 goals in 98 games for Essendon from 1949-1954.
Question Reference: Quiz: Miscellaneous AFL.
71 Which team won the 1997 and 1998 premierships?
Answer: Adelaide

Adelaide beat the Saints in 1997 by 31 points, and in 1998 they beat the Kangaroos by 35 points.
Question Reference: Quiz: The History of AFL.
72 If it was preseason time for the AFL (such as Wizard Cup or N.A.B), how many points do you score if you kick a goal inside 50 meters?
Answer: 6

If you scored outside 50 meters in the preseason tournament, you would score 9 points.
Question Reference: Quiz: Up There Cazaly.
73 The shinboner of the century enjoyed a wonderful 2005, menacing opposition forward lined with his renown grit and vigour. He claimed his third podium best and fairest in his glittering career. From North Melbourne he is who?
Answer: Glen Archer

Easily should be in the clubs centenary team, with a Norm-Smith under his belt, he should be a shoe in.
Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie AFL Spirit.
74 Which AFL club in 2005 had three brothers on the senior team?
Answer: Collingwood

Jason, Cameron, and Travis Cloke all play for Collingwood. Jason had been there for a while, Cameron for a couple of years in 2005, and was Travis' first year. In round six 2005, they all played in the same game and made history when the ball went from one to the other to the other.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Mania.
75 Michael Tuck played in how many AFL games in his career?
Answer: 426

Michael Tuck who played in the '70s, '80s, and '90s, set a record of 426 games.
Question Reference: Quiz: The AFL.
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