Andrew McLeod

Australian footballer with premierships

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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