Alan Goad (born 22 September 1954) is a former

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er who played with

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in the

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. A rover, Goad was a premiership player in 1976, kicking 2 goals in Hawthorn's grand final win over North Melbourne. He was often battling to keep his spot in the side due to the strength of the Hawks during the 1970s and spent the 1978 season in the reserves, winning the Gardiner Medal.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Goad, Alan 1954 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Hawthorn Football Club players Hawthorn Football Club Premiership players One-time VFL/AFL Premiership players