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#808 Ron Andrews

• Dr Dan Eddy • Season 3 • Episode 43

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In this episode, Bomber number 808, Ron Andrews, a man with one of the most notorious reputations in VFL/AFL history (he was suspended for a total of 24 weeks during his 12-year career), reveals insights that he's never shared before, including his mental and physical battles after that career-altering knee injury in 1978 and his devastation at missing out on Essendon's 1983 Grand Final side. If you thought you knew 'Rugged' or 'Rotten' Ronnie Andrews, nicknames bestowed upon him by the media, think again! During his 11 years at Windy Hill (1973-83, 151 games) Andrews was a fan favourite with the red & black army. He captained the club in 1982, won a reserves premiership in 1983, then, having fallen out of favour with coach Kevin Sheedy, played one final season at Collingwood (1984, 6 games), retiring on 157 games and a highlight reel as memorable as any player in Essendon's history.

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