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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.

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1984 Doug Cox Essendon

The winner was Doug Cox of Essendon. Three time winner Geoff Ablett, competing for Richmond, came a close second. Third was Russell Richards. The prize money was $1000 for 1st, $300 for second and $200 for third. To qualify, the competitors must have competed in 5 senior matches during the 1984 season. See video.

Field:
1. Alex Marcou (Carlton)
2. Darren Millane (Collingwood)
3. Doug Cox (Essendon) (1st)
4. Bill Lokan (Fitzroy)
5. Darren Baxter (Footscray)
6. Michael Kol (Geelong)
7. Russell Richards (Melbourne) (3rd)
8. Angelo Petraglia (North Melbourne)
9. Geoff Ablett (Richmond) (2nd)
10. David Murphy (Sydney Swans)
11. Silvio Foschini (St Kilda)

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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