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1. At the close of the 20th century, five AFL (VFL) players had kicked more than 1000 goals during their careers, Tony Locket, Gordon Coventry, Jason Dunstall, Gary Ablett and Doug Wade. Who was number six on that list?
2. Four players won the Brownlow Medal 3 times during the 20th century, but who had 9 years between his first and his third win?
3. Ex Hawthorn Captain Michael Tuck played a record 426 senior games ,making his debut at age 19 in 1972. How old was he when he retired?
4. St Kilda is a foundation club whose involvement in the VFL dates back before 1897, but it took them until 1966 to win their first premiership. Who kicked the winning point in their Grand Final win against Collingwood?
5. Other than the 1966 Premiership, St Kilda have only made a hand full of Grand Final apperances. Exactly how many times were the Saints runner-ups during the 20th century?
6. The city of Canberra has produced a number of top AFL (VFL) footballers, but which Canberra player has played the most senior games?
7. Which AFL team, playing at the end of the 1880's and early 1900's, had a red guernsey with four blue vertical stripes and a single yellow stripe up the centre?
8. During the 1990s (10 seasons from 1990-99) 10 different teams contested the 10 Grand Finals. Of these 10 teams, 7 of them have emerged victorious at least once during the decade. Which of the following AFL teams had the best strike rate in Grand Finals during the 90s, wininng two?
9. Since the formation of the VFL in 1897 every Victorian based team, except for University, have won the premiership. But which Victorian team has the best strike rate (ie. who had the best win-loss record in Grand Finals at the close of the 20th century)?
10. In 1995, which Brownlow Medal favourite tallied only 9 votes leaving him well outside of contention?
11. Who was the first player not to be awarded the Brownlow Medal despite tallying the most votes (or equal most votes) during the year?
12. On 8th May 1984, St Kilda's Robbie 'Maddog' Muir got reported for head-butting Carlton's Bruce Doull, abusing a goal umpire, threatening a field umpire and striking former team-mate Vic Perovic. Following this outburst, how long was Maddog suspended for?
13. In his debut season, 19 year-old Essendon full-forward Paul Salmon was well on his way to kicking 100 goals for the season before he injured his knee against Collingwood in round 13. Who ended receiving the Coleman Medal for leading goal-kicker that year?
14. In the AFL's Centenary awards, which legend of the game was voted the greatest player in the previous 100 years?
15. We all know Gordon Coventry as the second greatest goal-kicker in league history. What was the name of his brother, Collingwood captain and Brownlow Medalist of the same era?
16. Who is the only player to have won both the Brownlow Medal and Magarey Medal (Best and Fairest in the SANFL), and top both the VFL and SANFL goal-kicking ladders?
17. Which is the only Victorian team to have never had a century goal-kicker for a season?
18. Who am I? In my first senior game I kicked 12 goals and in my first seaon I represented Victoria, kicked 100 goals, won my club's best and fairest award and helped my team win a premiership. After a premature retirement, I later coached the same team to two premierships. Who am I?
19. In 1897, Melbourne lost a game despite only conceding 14 points. Who did they lose to?
20. Which team was the first to win four VFL/AFL Premierships in a row?
21. The first player to win the Norm Smith Medal (Best on ground in a Grand Final) in a losing team was Maurice Rioli in 1982. Who was the next player to win the NSM in a losing team?
22. What ground did the Brisbane Bears first use when they entered the AFL in 1987?
23. It's 1985 and a Sydney doctor becomes the first private owner of an VFL team when he buys the Sydney Swans for 6.5 million dollars. What was the Good Doctor's name?
24. The game of Australian Rules was originally designed for what purpose?
25. Which American comedian appeared in the 'I'd Like To See That' series of TV commercials for the AFL, with his famous quote 'A game that's lasted longer than I have? I'd like to see that'?
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