1906
120 years ago
The Australasian Football Council, intended as a binding national body for the game, held its inaugural meeting at the Port Phillip Hotel in Melbourne.
Administration
7 November
From the archive
- 1984
Jim Stynes arrived in Australia from Ireland on a two-year Melbourne contract, hoping the money would fund his way through college.
Melbourne promised him accommodation, clothing, a $60 weekly stipend and $50 a game.
Overseas
Birthdays
- 1999Jake Riccardi
GWS, 98 games (2020-2026)
- 2001Mim Strom
Fremantle, 82 games (2020-2026)
- 1995Jamie Stanton
Gold Coast Suns, 78 games (2017-2025)
- 2003Angus Sheldrick
Sydney, 49 games (2022-2026)
- 2007Amy Smith
Collingwood, 1 game (2026)
- 2006Leon Kickett
Fremantle
Born on this day
- 1989Ed Curnow
Carlton, 221 games (2011-2023)
- 1960Dennis Carroll
South Melbourne, 219 games (1981-1993)
- 1924Jack Jones
Essendon, 175 games (1946-1954)