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Fitzroy Lions FC Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Fitzroy FC.

A multiple-choice quiz by lions44. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lions44

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,847

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
425

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many premierships did Fitzroy win? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was the 1944 Grand Final played?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who kicked the final goal to win the 1986 Elimination Final against Essendon at Waverley Park?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what years did Fitzroy win the VFL night premiership? Hint

1978 & 1991

1950 & 1979

1959 & 1978

1965 & 1986

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the (then) VFL record score Fitzroy kicked against Melbourne at VFL Park in 1979? Hint

36.22.238

31.28.214

34.20.224

35.19.229

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who controversially wore bicycle pants to protect his quadrcepts from corking during the 1986 season?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what years did Bernie Quinlan win the Coleman Medal as the VFL's leading goalkicker? Hint

1981 & 1983

1983 & 1984

1983 & 1985

1983 & 1986

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who were the Fitzroy players that made the AFL Team of the Century?

Answer: ( Two Words ... surnames only)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Brownlow Medals were won by Fitzroy players during the period from 1930 to 1939? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the most games for Fitzroy? Hint

Paul Roos

Frank Curcio

Gary Wilson

Kevin Murray

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many premierships did Fitzroy win?

Answer: 8

1898-99, 1904-05, 1913, 1916, 1922 and 1944.

2. Where was the 1944 Grand Final played?

Answer: Junction Oval

The game was played at the Junction Oval in St Kilda because the Armed Forces had control of the MCG due to World War 2.

3. Who kicked the final goal to win the 1986 Elimination Final against Essendon at Waverley Park?

Answer: Michael Conlan

In a rain soaked game, Conlan who hardly touched the ball all day managed to break free of his opponent in "Bomber" Thompson, marked a pass from Leon Harris and ran in to kick the winner just before the siren.

4. In what years did Fitzroy win the VFL night premiership?

Answer: 1959 & 1978

The Lions won in 1959 under captain Kevin Murray at the Lakeside Oval. The 1978 night premiership was coached by Graham Campbell and Gary Wilson was the victorious captain. This game was played at VFL Park.

5. What was the (then) VFL record score Fitzroy kicked against Melbourne at VFL Park in 1979?

Answer: 36.22.238

The Lions went on a rampage against a hapless Melbourne outfit who could only manage 6.12.48. The winning margin of 190 points established a VFL/AFL record.

6. Who controversially wore bicycle pants to protect his quadrcepts from corking during the 1986 season?

Answer: Michael Reeves

Reeves was given permission by the VFL to wear specially designed bicycle pants as he was suffering from chronic quadracept corking and bleeding.

7. In what years did Bernie Quinlan win the Coleman Medal as the VFL's leading goalkicker?

Answer: 1983 & 1984

Quinlan won twice with 106 goals in 1983, and 102 in 1984.

8. Who were the Fitzroy players that made the AFL Team of the Century?

Answer: Murray Bunton

Kevin "Bulldog" Murray was selected on the half back flank, and triple Brownlow medalist Haydn Bunton was selected as a forward pocket.

9. How many Brownlow Medals were won by Fitzroy players during the period from 1930 to 1939?

Answer: 5

Haydn Bunton in 1931-32, 1935. Winifred "Chicken" Smallhorn in 1933.
Denis "Dinny" Ryan in 1936.

10. Who played the most games for Fitzroy?

Answer: Kevin Murray

Kevin Murray played 333 games 1955-64, and 1967-74. Paul Roos 269 games 1982-94. Gary Wilson 268 games 1971-84. Frank Curcio 249 games 1932-48. Norm Johnstone 228 games 1944-57.

Source: Author lions44

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