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AFL Mixed There are 135 questions on this topic. Last updated Nov 05 2024.
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76 How much older is Dean Laidley than Alistair Lynch?
Answer: 1 year

Dean was the youngest coach in the AFL, and Lynch was the oldest player in the AFL. Laidley was born in 1968 while Lynch was born in 1969.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Edition #2.
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77 Which two teams merged in 1996?
Answer: Brisbane and Fitzroy

It was the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions that merged to make the Brisbane Lions.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL.
78 What state was Warwick Capper born in?
Answer: Victoria

Don't let the Big V down! If you got this one wrong, you're not doing any worse than Warwick.
Question Reference: Quiz: Australian Football.
79 Which team was originally called the 'Shinboners'?
Answer: North Melbourne

In the 1950s, North Melbourne became the 'Kangaroos'.
Question Reference: Quiz: Legends of the VFL.
80 For which AFL club did Shane Warne play under 19s football?
Answer: St Kilda

He knew he couldn't make it because he was too slow! He played 5 games for Saints in the 1987 season.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Brain Buster.
81 Who was the coach of the Essendon football club in 2000?
Answer: Kevin Sheedy

Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Grab Bag.
82 In 2000 who was the new coach who joined Geelong?
Answer: Mark Thompson

Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie Rules Footy Fans.
83 Who shared Brownlow honours with Michael Voss in 1996?
Answer: James Hird

Question Reference: Quiz: True AFL.
84 What year was the Australian Football Hall of Fame established?
Answer: 1996

1996 was the 100th year of the AFL. The AFL Hall of Fame was created as was an AFL Team of the Century.
Question Reference: Quiz: Miscellaneous AFL.
85 This high leaping, long kicking foward enjoyed a career best year in 2005. Third in the Coleman medal, a final season tally of 73 goals to claim his second club goal kicking award, and runner-up Best and Fairest. Who is he?
Answer: Russell Robertson

First noticed by the AFL with his continuous appearances on the 'Almost Football Legends', segment on Channel Nine's 'The Footy Show'.
Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie AFL Spirit.
86 Which two clubs was the first draw of the 2005 season between?
Answer: Port Adelaide & Carlton

This was in round four at Aami Stadium.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Mania.
87 John Elliot was the former president of which club?
Answer: Carlton

John Elliot was president of Carlton after leaving in disgrace in 2001.
Question Reference: Quiz: The AFL.
88 Who was Collingwood's coach in 2000?
Answer: Mick Malthouse

Malthouse took over the role of coach from Tony Shaw in 2000. He coached them to the 2002 grand final, but lost to the reigning premiers, the Brisbane Lions. Malthouse previously coached the West Coast Eagles to win two premierships and many finals.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL.
89 What is born again, and again, and again, Christian Gary Ablett's sacriligious nickname?
Answer: God

A temperamental genius.
Question Reference: Quiz: Australian Football.
90 In 1977, Australian playwright David Williamson wrote a play called 'The Club'. Which football club was it based on?
Answer: Collingwood

Some footy historians argue that Collingwood has the most ardent (read one-eyed) supporters in the League!
Question Reference: Quiz: Legends of the VFL.
91 Who coached Collingwood to the 1990 premiership?
Answer: Leigh Matthews

Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Brain Buster.
92 Who kicked the most goals during the 2000 season?
Answer: Matthew Lloyd

Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Grab Bag.
93 Who finished 8th in 1999?
Answer: Sydney Swans

Question Reference: Quiz: Aussie Rules Footy Fans.
94 The Brisbane Lions are a merger of which two teams?
Answer: The Brisbane Bears and Fitzroy Lions

Question Reference: Quiz: True AFL.
95 The Norm Smith Medal was created and named after AFL Hall of Famer Norm Smith. Every season, the Norm Smith Medal is awarded to a player under what circumstances?
Answer: Best player in the final

The Norm Smith Medal was institutionalized in 1979. Norm Smith was a six-time premier winning coach with Melbourne.
Question Reference: Quiz: Miscellaneous AFL.
96 What two teams did Gary Ablett Sr. play for when he was playing?
Answer: Geelong and Hawthorn

Gary Ablett Sr., (aka the AFL god) played more games for Geelong than Hawthorn.
He is now retired and Gary Ablett junior took his place. They are both extrordaniry players even if you don't go for Geelong.
Question Reference: Quiz: Up There Cazaly.
97 How did Peter "Spider" Everitt get his nickname?
Answer: Height & weight

Spider got his nickname from being so tall, but also skinny at the beginning of his career when he was at St.Kilda. A past teammate decided that his height and weight made him look like a spider and since the club nicknamed him Spider, it has stuck.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Mania.
98 Who is famous for standing behind the bar in channel 9s, "The Footy Show"?
Answer: Trevor Marmalade

Trevor Marmalade is the comedian of the Footy Show. He and the show had won many Logies throughout their many years on channel 9.
Question Reference: Quiz: The AFL.
99 Which team drew with Essendon in the 1948 Grand Final?
Answer: Melbourne

Melbourne went on to win the replay.
Question Reference: Quiz: AFL Edition #2.
100 What does a kick score if it hits the goalpost?
Answer: One

If it said 'goalpost or behindpost' it would depend which one.
Question Reference: Quiz: Australian Football.
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