Michael Graham (footballer)
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Michael Graham is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Sturt
in the South Australian National Football League
during the 1970s and early 1980s.
A half forward flanker, Graham made his debut for Sturt in 1971 and went on to play 282 games over fifteen seasons. He was a premiership player in 1974 and 1976 and represented South Australia at interstate football on eleven occasions.
Graham played with St Marys Football Club
in the Northern Territory Football League during the summers, winning back to back Nichols Medals in 1973 and 1974 for the league's best and fairest player.
In 2005 he was named on the interchange bench in the official Indigenous Team of the Century
and is also a member of Sturt's 'Team of the Twentieth Century'.
Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball...
in the South Australian National Football League
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
during the 1970s and early 1980s.
A half forward flanker, Graham made his debut for Sturt in 1971 and went on to play 282 games over fifteen seasons. He was a premiership player in 1974 and 1976 and represented South Australia at interstate football on eleven occasions.
Graham played with St Marys Football Club
St Marys Football Club
The St Marys Football Club, nicknamed, Saints, formed in 1952 is a member club of the Northern Territory Football League. It is famous for its record of success, with 28 NTFL premierships and 55 out of 57 possible final appearances....
in the Northern Territory Football League during the summers, winning back to back Nichols Medals in 1973 and 1974 for the league's best and fairest player.
In 2005 he was named on the interchange bench in the official Indigenous Team of the Century
Indigenous Team of the Century
The Indigenous Team of the Century was selected to recognise the role of Indigenous Australians in the sport. It was announced in 2005 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first senior game played by an indigenous player, Fitzroy's Joe Johnson...
and is also a member of Sturt's 'Team of the Twentieth Century'.