Ashley Hansen
Australian footballer with West Coast Eagles
Played Australian rules football at the highest level. Competed for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2001 to 2010. Also represented the AIS/AFL Academy and played for various state teams during his early career in Western Australia.
Played for West Coast Eagles in AFL
Represented Australia in national competitions
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Danish painter and sculptor, Co-founder of Cobra
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March 3rd, 1914 111 years ago
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Born
March 3rd, 1756 269 years ago
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March 3rd, 1831 194 years ago
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March 3rd, 1920 105 years ago
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