John O'Neill (Australian rules footballer)
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John O'Neill is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong
in the VFL
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O'Neill usually played as a wingman or half forward flanker and was often one of his sides biggest disposal getters. He won a Carji Greeves Medal
in 1958 for Geelong's best and fairest player and represented Victoria four times in interstate matches during his career.
Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
in the VFL
Australian Football League
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O'Neill usually played as a wingman or half forward flanker and was often one of his sides biggest disposal getters. He won a Carji Greeves Medal
Carji Greeves Medal
The Carji Greeves Medal is an Australian rules football award given to the player adjudged Best and Fairest for the Geelong Football Club for the season....
in 1958 for Geelong's best and fairest player and represented Victoria four times in interstate matches during his career.