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2 unusual facts about Haydn Bunton


Haydn Bunton

Haydn Bunton, Jr. (born 1937), Australian rules footballer, son of the above

Haydn Bunton, Jr.

In 1984, Bunton junior returned to his former haunt of Subiaco, which as a result of the loss of such players as Mike Fitzpatrick had endured another bleak era over the previous nine seasons.


Australian rules football in New South Wales

Notable players from the Riverina include: Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend Haydn Bunton, Sr. (Albury), who was the first player born in New South Wales to win the Brownlow Medal and the Sandover Medal, in 1931 and 1938 respectively; Shane Crawford (Finley), became the second player from New South Wales to the win the Brownlow in 1999; and Wayne Carey (Wagga Wagga), won the Leigh Matthews Trophy twice in the 1990s.


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