Jimmy Bartel
Aussie Rules Footballer - 2007 Brownlow Medal
Born
December 4th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football for Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2002 to 2016. Served as a reliable midfielder and contributed to the team's success over multiple seasons. Achieved significant team accolades, including three premierships, and received the prestigious Brownlow Medal in 2007 for being the league's best and fairest player. Known for excellent ball-handling skills and strong work ethic on the field, Bartel ended his career with a reputation as one of the club’s legends.
Won the 2007 Brownlow Medal
Played in three AFL premierships (2007, 2009, 2011)
Named in the All-Australian team multiple times
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