Gavin Brown (born September 25, 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Magpies in the VFL/AFL throughout his career. September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Australian rules football (also known as Aussie Rules or Footy) is a game played between two teams of 18 players, generally played on cricket ovals during the winter months. ... Collingwood Football Club logo The Collingwood Football Club (nicknamed The Magpies because of the black and white striped jerseys worn by the players) is an Australian rules football club, playing in the elite Australian Football League. ... VFL/AFL is the term used to refer to the competition established in 1897, which was originally known as the Victorian Football League. ...

One of Collingwood's favourite sons of recent years, Gavin Brown played 254 VFL/AFL games and kicked 195 goals for the club from 1987 to 2000. The consummate team player, much of his best work was so surreptitious as to go virtually unnoticed, but it was obvious to those in the know that he was Collingwood through and through. A key member of the Magpies' 1990 premiership side, Brown won three Copeland Trophies, made the AFL All-Australian team in 1991 and 1994, and was an inspirational captain of the club from 1994 to 1998. VFL/AFL is the term used to refer to the competition established in 1897, which was originally known as the Victorian Football League. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the year. ... The Copeland Trophy is an Australian rules football award given by the Collingwood Football Club to the player adjudged Best and Fairest during the year. ... The All-Australian Team is an all star team of Australian rules footballers, selected by a panel at the end of each season. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...

Brown retired in 2000 and was chaired off the ground with fellow retiring team-mate Gavin Crosisca in an emotional farewell at the MCG. Brown is now going into his 3rd season as assistant coach for the Magpies this coming season. The MCG situated in Yarra Park The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park in inner Melbourne, home to the Melbourne Cricket Club. ...

The Copeland Trophy is an Australian rules football award given by the Collingwood Football Club to the player adjudged Best and Fairest during the year. ... Tony Shaw (born July 23, 1960) is a former Australian rules footballer and media personality. ... The Copeland Trophy is an Australian rules football award given by the Collingwood Football Club to the player adjudged Best and Fairest during the year. ... Saverio Rocca (born November 20, 1973) is an Australian rules footballer of Italian descent. ... Nathan Buckley (born July 26, 1972) is an Australian Rules football player and captain of the Collingwood Football Club. ... The Copeland Trophy is an Australian rules football award given by the Collingwood Football Club to the player adjudged Best and Fairest during the year. ... Nathan Buckley (born July 26, 1972) is an Australian Rules football player and captain of the Collingwood Football Club. ...

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