Andrew McLeod
Australian footballer with premierships
Born
August 4th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football for the Adelaide Crows in the AFL. Debuted in 1995 and retired in 2013, amassing a significant career with notable contributions to the team. Received two Norm Smith Medals for best on ground during the AFL Grand Finals in 1997 and 1998. Recognized for exceptional skill as a defender and midfielder, McLeod is a dual AFL premiership player.
Two-time Norm Smith Medal recipient
Two-time AFL premiership player with Adelaide Crows
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