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First recorded by Fitzroy in 1907 and most recently by Port Adelaide in 2015, 11.3 has been a final score only 11 times across 126 V/AFL seasons. Its reverse, 3.11, has been recorded 31 times. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 120th birthday to South Melbourne's Fred Condon. In his short VFL career, Condon played 10 games for the Bloods in 1925-26, kicking four goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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Magpie and Demon Dave Newman was born 100 years ago today. Newman played 49 games for Collingwood before crossing to Melbourne midway through the 1947 season season, where he played four further matches. — Andrew Gigacz
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On this day five years ago Brooke Lochland kicked seven goals to create a new AFLW individual record, as the Dogs thrashed Carlton at Whitten Oval. Lochland's record still stands today. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy birthday to Carlton's Josh Bootsma, who turns 30 today. The son of South Fremantle's Brad Bootsma played 14 games for the Blues in 2012 and 2013, kicking two goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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Melbourne's Jack Bennett was born 110 years ago today. Bennett played 43 games for the Demons from 1933 to 1936, kicking 28 goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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While 16.2 has never been a final score across 126 V/AFL seasons, 2.16 has – but only once. In Round 5, 1946, Collingwood endured three goalless quarters against Richmond at Victoria Park, finishing on 2.16.28. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 140th birthday to former Williamstown and Essendon footballer Bill Davies. Starting and ending his career with a total of 57 games for Williamstown, Davis also played 64 VFL games for the Dons, including the 1908 Grand Final loss to Carlton. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 70th birthday to Geelong's Keith Miller. Not to be confused with the Test cricketer and St Kilda footballer of the same name, this Keith Miller played two games for Geelong in 1974 and later captain-coached Eastlake in the ACT. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 150th birthday to VFL original Bill Blackwood. Blackwood's 23-game VFL career comprised 13 for South Melbourne in 1897 and 10 for St Kilda in 1899. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 150th birthday to South Melbourne's Bert Williams. Bert played seven games for the Bloods in 1900, kicking one goal. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 121st birthday to Carlton's Ernie McAlpine. Ernie made 14 appearances for the Blues – nine in 1924 and five in 1926 – kicking 11 goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 60th birthday to Fitzroy's Graham Osborne! Richards older brother played 37 games for the Royboys from 1984 to 1989, kicking eight goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 150th birthday to Geelong and Carlton's Harry McShane. One of six brothers to play at footy at the highest level, McShane played 78 VFA/L matches for Geelong and 82 for the Blues in a career that spanned 1894 to 1904. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 120th birthday to North Melbourne's Frank Melville. Melville's 13-game VFL career with the Shinboners came in two stints – five games in 1925 and eight in 1929. He tasted victory only once, against Hawthorn in Round 6, 1925. — Andrew Gigacz
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First recorded by South Melbourne in 1907 and most recently by Fremantle in 2013, 7.2 has been a final score just five times across 126 V/AFL seasons. Its reverse, 2.7, has been registered 13 times. — Andrew Gigacz
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Carlton's Doug Williams was born 100 years ago today. The dashing wingman played 120 games for the Blues, including the 1945 and 1947 premiership wins. — Andrew Gigacz
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It's a rare score, but 2.2 has been recorded three times in 126 V/AFL seasons. It was registered by Essendon in 1903, University in 1908 and Collingwood in the 1960 Grand Final. — Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 120th birthday to St Kilda's Jack Shelton. From 1925 to 1928, Shelton played 57 games for the Saints, kicking 152 goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of former VFL player Ralph Shalless. In a career that spanned six years, Shalless played four games for Melbourne – three in 1943 and one in 1946 – and 17 for Hawthorn in 1948-49. — Andrew Gigacz
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