AFL: Bulldogs legend John Schultz has passed away aged 85.
The winning AFL premiership captain will forever receive the Ron Barassi Medal, which has been cast to honour a sporting icon regarded as one of the greatest players and coaches in the sport’s history.
“At the time of Ron’s passing, the AFL stated he was the game’s most important figure in our living memory, both for his expansive vision for the game and for his achievements within the game,” AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said. “Ron Barassi’s name is synonymous with football. He became a phenomenon of our sport, revolutionising the game as a player and then building premiership success as a coach.
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