1983 VFL Grand Final Sprint
The AFL Grand Final sprint is an annual event which usually takes place at half-time of AFL Grand Final. It was first held in 1979. There has also been a kicking competition. Since 2021, there has also been a women's sprint event.
1983 Frank Marchesani Carlton
The 'World of Sport' Sprint. Medallions were provided to all contestants by Brim Medallions. The sprint was organized by the Victorian Athletic League, the winner receiving $1000, 2nd $300 and 3rd $200. Essendon and Hawthorn, as the Grand Final participants, did not provide any runners. John Lucas of the Swans was named prior to the event as their entry. Cliff Young presented the award to the winner.
competitors (not in finishing order)
- Frank Marchesani (Carlton) 1st
- David Palm (Richmond) 2nd
- Daryl Cunningham (St. Kilda) 3rd
- Geoff Miles (Collingwood)
- Richard Osborne (Fitzroy)
- Stephen Lunn (Footscray)
- Michael Kol (Geelong)
- John Dugdale (North Melbourne)
- Daryl Vernon (Sydney Swans)
- Les Bamblett (Melbourne) 10th
See the video of the 1983 race.
Related Pages
- AFL Sprint Winners List
- See all the videos of the races we could find.
- AFL half time mile race from 1977 & 1978
- AFL Grand Finalists
- Grand Final kicking competitions.
- Rugby League sprint race
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