Marcus Bontempelli
Australian football midfielder and captain
Born
November 24th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian football midfielder had a successful career primarily with the Western Bulldogs. Debuted in 2013, quickly established a reputation as a skilled player and leader. In 2016, played a crucial role in the team's first premiership in 62 years during the AFL Grand Final. Served as captain and contributed significantly to the team's achievements in subsequent seasons, showcasing strong performance and leadership skills.
Played in the 2016 AFL Grand Final
Captained the Western Bulldogs
Won multiple All-Australian selections
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