Michael Gale (born 1966) is a former

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player who played in the

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between 1985 and 1993 for the

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and then from 1994 to 1998 for the

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. His five seasons for the

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were played alongside his younger brother, Brendon. Their father, Don Gale, was a champion

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n footballer who became the first player from the NWFU to achieve

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selection. Their grandfather, Jack Gale, played three games for

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in 1924.

References

* Hogan P: ''The Tigers of Old'', Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996

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* 1966 births Living people Richmond Football Club players Fitzroy Football Club players Tasmanian State of Origin players Australian rules footballers from Tasmania Penguin Football Club players Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame inductees Allies State of Origin players {{AFL-bio-1960s-stub