Will Minson
Australian footballer, Western Bulldogs player
Born
April 11th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Debuted in the Australian Football League (AFL) in 2003. Played primarily as a ruckman and key forward for the Western Bulldogs. Contributed to the team over a span of several seasons, demonstrating skills in both the ruck and scoring capabilities. Retired in 2016 after a notable career with the Bulldogs.
Played for Western Bulldogs from 2003 to 2016
Achieved 114 games in the AFL
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