Arthur Hando (6 June 1891 – 14 February 1949) was an

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er who played for the South Melbourne Football Club in the

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(VFL). Recruited from

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(VFA) club Brunswick, Hando made his senior VFL debut in

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. He was once reported for shaking the goalpost while

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was preparing to shoot for goal. Following the end of his VFL career, Hando captain-coached

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(BFL) club South Bendigo, leading them to the 1925 premiership.Blair, p. 55.

Notes

Sources

* Blair, L. (2005) ''Immortals'', John Wiley & Sons Australia: Milton, Qld. .

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* * 1891 births 1949 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sydney Swans players Brunswick Football Club players South Bendigo Football Club players South Bendigo Football Club coaches {{AFL-bio-1891-stub