2012
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FOOTBALL TO OLYMPICS BACK TO FOOTBALL
Peter Bennett played football and in between times went to two Olympic Games
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AFL VICTORIA COACH OF THE YEAR
Nominations are open for the Central and Inner Southern Region Coach of the Year Award
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LANDY TAKES THE OATH
John Landy was a running star for Australia, he also managed to play for Old Geelong Grammarians too
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MATCH OF THE ROUND AT SPORTSCOVER ARENA
Old Xaverians host Old Carey at Sportscover Arena on Sunday at 1.20pm, entry is free.
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AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL ON THE OLYMPIC STAGE
In 1956 at the Melbourne Olympics the world was introduced to a funny game that we all love.
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OUR CURRENT PLAYING OLYMPIAN
Christian Ryan is an Olympian that most recently is running around for the love of the game every week in the VAFA
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STANDING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Peter Norman was part of one of the most iconic Olympic photos ever – he also became part of the fabric at West Brunswick