Jeff Farmer

Australian footballer and goal scorer

Jeff Farmer - Australian footballer and goal scorer
Born

June 24th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played Australian rules football at a professional level. Experienced success in the Australian Football League (AFL), representing teams such as the Melbourne Football Club and the Fremantle Dockers. Renowned for outstanding goal-scoring ability and contributions on the field. Achieved recognition as one of the league's top players during tenure.

Played for Melbourne Football Club

Played for Fremantle Dockers

Achieved All-Australian selection

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