Mark Browne | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Mark Browne | ||
Date of birth | 19 November 1954 | ||
Original team(s) | Geelong West [1] | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1974 — 1978 | Geelong | 87 (60) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1978. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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