absolute champion
debuted for collingwood in 1984
won the best and fairest in 1987
came 2nd in 1990 when he won the AFL Players Association MVP award
broke his thumb just before the finals but still played every game (on painkillers) and dominated on the wing, picking up 24 touches in the grand final using only 1 hand.
died in 1991 while drink driving - had a blood alcohol content of 0.322
more than 5000 attended his funeral
his guernsey number 42 will never be used again at collingwood
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