Aaron Sandilands
Australian footballer & AFL player
Born
December 6th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football for the Fremantle Dockers in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2003 to 2019. Participated in 345 matches and became one of the most recognized ruckmen in the league's history. Contributed significantly during the 2013 season, leading the Dockers to the Grand Final. Renowned for exceptional height and rucking skills, received multiple accolades throughout the career, enhancing the team's performance.
Played 345 AFL matches with Fremantle Dockers
Reached AFL Grand Final in 2013
Selected for the All-Australian team multiple times
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