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The 1908 SAFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football competition. West Adelaide beat Norwood 52 to 49. [1]
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The 1908 SAFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football competition. West Adelaide beat Norwood 52 to 49. [1]
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