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VFL/AFL Captains Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the captains of our fantastic game.

A multiple-choice quiz by ZFactor. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ZFactor

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,118

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
798

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who were the two captains of St. Kilda in 2004 and 2005? Hint

Robert Harvey and Aaron Hamill

Lenny Hayes and Nick Riewoldt

Nick DalSanto and Robert Harvey

Lenny Hayes and Fraser Gehrig

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first player to captain Fremantle in the AFL? Hint

Shaun McManus

Ben Allan

Chris Bond

Peter Mann

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Question 3 of 10

3. What number was passed from captain to captain at the Richmond club? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was captain of the 1954 Footscray premiership side? Hint

Ted Whitten

Charlie Sutton

Scott West

Brad Hardie

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Nathan Buckley first captain Collingwood? Hint

1997

2000

1994

1999

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michael Tuck was never appointed captain of Hawthorn.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was captain of St. Kilda in 1966 when they were premiers? Hint

Darrel Baldock

Kevin Neale

Ian Stewart

Barry Breen

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many day premiership's did Michael Tuck captain the Hawks to? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the last captain of the Fitzroy Lions? Hint

Martin Pike

Chris Johnson

Brad Boyd

Paul Roos

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first captain of the Port Adelaide Power? Hint

Scott Cummings

Warren Tredrea

Gavin Wanganeen

Fabian Francis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were the two captains of St. Kilda in 2004 and 2005?

Answer: Lenny Hayes and Nick Riewoldt

For the last few years St. Kilda have had a rotating captaincy. They have a different captain every year. There has been much criticism over this system as people don't think that it gives players enough time to grow into their roles as captain.

2. Who was the first player to captain Fremantle in the AFL?

Answer: Ben Allan

Fremantle played their first AFL match against Richmond on the April 1, 1995. The Dockers went down by just five points. They finished 13th in their first year.

3. What number was passed from captain to captain at the Richmond club?

Answer: 17

Since the passing of Tiger great Jack Dyer, his number was set to be worn by the captain, number 17. Wayne Campbell was the first captain to do so, the captain of 2005 was Kane Johnson.

4. Who was captain of the 1954 Footscray premiership side?

Answer: Charlie Sutton

Even closing out the 2005 season, the Bulldogs had won only one Premiership, in 1954 against Melbourne. Footscray 15.12 (102) V. Melbourne 7.9 (51).

5. When did Nathan Buckley first captain Collingwood?

Answer: 1999

Nathan Buckley took over the captaincy in 1999, he was Gavin Brown successor.

6. Michael Tuck was never appointed captain of Hawthorn.

Answer: False

Michael Tuck was the games record holder with 426. Tuck was appointed captain of the Hawks in 1986. He captained them from that year until his retirement in 1991. He was 38-years old.

7. Who was captain of St. Kilda in 1966 when they were premiers?

Answer: Darrel Baldock

One of the most famous grand final victories, was St. Kilda's over Collingwood by a solitary point. The famous point was kicked by Barry Breen, it was his fifth behind for the day.

8. How many day premiership's did Michael Tuck captain the Hawks to?

Answer: 4

Michael Tuck captained his Hawks to four day Premierships between 1986 and 1991. They were 1986, 1988, 1989, and 1991. Throughout his career, Michael Tuck was a part of seven premiership sides, both VFL and AFL.

9. Who was the last captain of the Fitzroy Lions?

Answer: Brad Boyd

The Fitzroy club folded at the end of the 1996 season. They then merged with the Brisbane Lions.

10. Who was the first captain of the Port Adelaide Power?

Answer: Gavin Wanganeen

Port Adelaide Power played their first official AFL game in 1997.

Source: Author ZFactor

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