1995 Ansett Australia Cup | |
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AFL pre-season competition | |
Season | 1995 |
Teams | 16 |
Winners | North Melbourne (1st title) |
Matches played | 15 |
Attendance | 250,103 (average 16,674 per match) |
Michael Tuck Medallist | Mick Martyn (North Melbourne) |
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