Ian Aston
- October 14, 1937
- November 10, 1988
- 51 years
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Ian Aston, 51, Australian rules footballer.
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|Ian Aston (14 October 1937 – 10 November 1988) was an Australian rules football player in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He wore the number six guernsey. Known for his speed, Aston played on the ball and also on the wing, playing one interstate match for Victoria in 1959.
He played 98 games and scored 22 goals for Fitzroy from 1956 to 1962, earning eight Brownlow Medal votes in the 1959 season.
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1.On what date was Ian Aston born?
- A.14 October 1962
- B.14 October 1937correct
- C.10 November 1956
- D.10 November 1988
Ian Aston was born on 14 October 1937.
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2.On what date did Ian Aston pass away?
- A.10 November 1988correct
- B.14 October 1962
- C.14 October 1937
- D.10 November 1959
Ian Aston died on 10 November 1988.
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3.In which league did Ian Aston play his professional football career?
- A.Victorian Football Leaguecorrect
- B.South Australian National Football League
- C.Australian Football League
- D.Victorian Football Association
Ian Aston was a player in the Victorian Football League.
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4.Which guernsey number did Ian Aston wear during his time in the VFL?
- A.number sixcorrect
- B.number ten
- C.number four
- D.number eight
Ian Aston wore the number six guernsey while playing in the VFL.
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5.For which football club did Ian Aston play during his career?
- A.Collingwood
- B.Carlton
- C.Essendon
- D.Fitzroycorrect
Ian Aston played his football career for the Fitzroy club.
Source: biography header
6.What trait was Ian Aston particularly known for as a player?
- A.speedcorrect
- B.stamina
- C.accuracy
- D.strength
Ian Aston was known for his speed on the football field.
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7.In what year did Ian Aston play an interstate match for Victoria?
- A.1937
- B.1956
- C.1962
- D.1959correct
Ian Aston played one interstate match for Victoria in 1959.
Source: biography header
8.How many total games did Ian Aston play for Fitzroy?
- A.102
- B.98correct
- C.88
- D.92
Ian Aston played 98 games for the Fitzroy club.
Source: biography header
9.How many career goals did Ian Aston score for Fitzroy?
- A.22correct
- B.26
- C.12
- D.8
Ian Aston scored 22 goals during his time at Fitzroy.
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10.How many Brownlow Medal votes did Ian Aston receive in 1959?
- A.ten
- B.eightcorrect
- C.twelve
- D.six
Ian Aston earned eight Brownlow Medal votes in the 1959 season.
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11.Over what time period did Ian Aston play for Fitzroy?
- A.1956 to 1962correct
- B.1959 to 1962
- C.1956 to 1959
- D.1959 to 1988
Ian Aston played for Fitzroy from 1956 to 1962.
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12.In which positions did Ian Aston play on the field?
- A.half-back flank and ruck-rover
- B.center-half back and rover
- C.full-forward and ruck
- D.on the ball and on the wingcorrect
Ian Aston played on the ball and also on the wing during his matches.
Source: biography header
13.How many interstate matches did Ian Aston play for Victoria?
- A.eight
- B.onecorrect
- C.twenty-two
- D.two
Ian Aston played exactly one interstate match for Victoria.
Source: biography header
14.What is the primary professional identity of Ian Aston?
- A.cricket player
- B.football coach
- C.league administrator
- D.VFL football playercorrect
Ian Aston was an Australian rules football player in the VFL.
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15.Which of these numbers is associated with Ian Aston's career statistics?
- A.98 games playedcorrect
- B.22 years played
- C.8 interstate matches
- D.6 goals scored
Ian Aston played 98 games for Fitzroy.
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