Ryan Griffen
Australian footballer, Western Bulldogs star
Born
July 27th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Australian rules football as a midfielder. Drafted by the Western Bulldogs in the 2004 AFL Draft. Made a significant impact at the club over a lengthy career, including serving as the team captain. Competed in multiple AFL seasons, culminating in a premiership win with the Western Bulldogs in 2016, marking a historic moment for the club.
Captained the Western Bulldogs
Won the AFL premiership in 2016
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