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1. Two players tied for the Brownlow Medal from different clubs in 1981, yet prior to this achievement they had been teammates at another VFL club with both of them playing over 100 games each for this club. Which club did they previously play with as teammates?

Answer: Footscray

The two players were Barry Round (South Melbourne) and Bernie Quinlan (Fitzroy), and they tied for the Brownlow in 1981. Both of them played as teammates at Footscray with Barry playing 135 games and Bernie playing 177 games.

2. Dick Clay played 213 games and in 4 Premierships at Richmond from 1967-1976. However, he had signed for another VFL club in 1964. What was this other club?

Answer: North Melbourne

He had been spotted by former North Melbourne wingman Les Mogg while playing in a preseason match for Kyabram against Cobram. Dick kicked 116 goals for Kyabram that year and was invited to join North Melbourne.

3. Haydn Bunton won the Brownlow Medal 3 times (1931-32-35). He also won another medal 3 times. What was this other medal?

Answer: Sandover Medal

He won the Sandover Medal in 1938-39-41, which is awarded for the B&F in the WAFL. The Magarey Medal is awarded to the B&F in the SANFL. The Tassie Medal is awarded to the best player in an Aussie Rules state carnival. The Simpson Medal is awarded to the best player in a WAFL Grand Final.

4. I played 277 games and kicked 323 goals for my VFL club. However, my South Fremantle (WA) club, even before I had played a senior game, was relunctant to clear me to Victoria so I was forced to stand out of football for an entire season. Who am I?

Answer: Wayne Richardson

Wayne Richardson stood out for the entire 1964 season. Hassa Mann played in 3 Melbourne Premierships and actually coached South Fremantle to the 1970 Premiership. Denis Marshall came from Claremont in WA and played 85 games for Geelong. Maurice Rioli came to Richmond from South Fremantle in the 1980s.

5. I played in 5 Premierships for my VFL club. However, during this same period I also played in WA and represented that state in a famous victory over Victoria in Brisbane. Who am I?

Answer: Don Williams

Don Williams played in the Melbourne Premierships of 1955-1957, 1959, and 1964. From 1960-1963 he played for West Perth. Michael Tuck played all of his football at Hawthorn playing 426 games and playing in 7 Premierships. Harold Rumney played in 5 Collingwood Premierships (1927-30 and 1935).

He did leave to play for Northcote(VFA) in the 1936 season, but returned to Collingwood in 1937. Kevin Murray played 333 games for Fitzroy(1955-74) and in 1965-6 he was captain and coach of East Perth. He also represented WA, did not play in a VFL Premiership, but did however win the Brownlow Medal in 1969.

6. I played 131 games for my club and played in 2 Grand Finals. The year I was made captain we won the Premiership, but unfortunately I was unable to play because of injury. Who am I?

Answer: Frank Tuck

Frank Tuck played in the 1955-56 Grand Final defeats to Melbourne, but did not play in the victory over Melbourne in 1958. Carl Ditterich did not play in St. Kilda's 1966 team, but did play in 2 Grand Finals (1965 and 1971) and he captained St.Kilda from 1976-77. Neville Crowe played 155 games for Richmond and captained the club from 1963-6.

Unfortunately, he is best known for missing the 1967 Premiership win through suspension for throwing the famous "phantom punch" during the finals series. Jack Clarke played 263 games (1951-67) for Essendon and played in 2 Premierships(1962 and 1965).

He captained Essendon from 1958-64.

7. Collingwood won 4 consecutive Premierships (1927-28-29-30). However, only 3 teams have won a hat-trick of Premierships in the VFL/AFL. Of the 4 listed below, which club did not achieve this feat?

Answer: South Melbourne

Carlton (1906-1908), Melbourne twice (1939-1941 and 1955-1957) and the Brisbane Lions (2001-03). South Melbourne actually had a hat-trick of runners-up (1934-1936).

8. Which VFL/AFL team was the first to complete the Premiership runners-up hat-trick twice?

Answer: Collingwood

Collingwood was the first team to have completed the runners-up hat-trick twice (1937-38-39 and 1979-80-81). Richmond did achieve a hat-trick of runners-up 1927-28-29.

9. I was the first Brownlow Medalist from my club but did not receive the Medal until some years later. The year before I tied for the Brownlow I had a horrific head injury during a game, and due to medical instructions I had to wear a head-guard. Who am I?

Answer: Noel Teasdale (NM)

Howell, Collier, and Hutchison all tied for the Brownlow in different seasons but they were not the first from their clubs. Keith Greig was the next winner from North Melbourne.

10. In my first 3 years for my VFL club I won 3 club Best Player awards plus the Brownlow Medal. I then left to play for Williamstown (VFA) but I later returned to my VFL club. I also played first-class cricket for Victoria. Who am I?

Answer: Des Fothergill (COLL)

After retiring from football Des Fothergill moved to England and played for Enfield Cricket Club in the Lancashire League. Col Austen tied for the Brownlow in 1949. Alan Ruthven won the Brownlow in 1950 and was universally known as "The Baron" due to his dapper dress sense. Peter Bedford nearly equaled Des Fothergill's record as he won 2 B&F for South Melbourne, plus the Brownlow in his first 3 years in the VFL.

He also played first-class cricket for Victoria.

Source: Author zambesi

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