Shane Grambeau (born 17 October 1952) is a former

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er for the

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and

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in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Grambeau's father

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played for .

AFL career

Originally from Victorian Football Association (VFA)

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, Grambeau began his VFL career at the

1971 * The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses ( February 25, July 22 and August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 10, and August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events Ja ...

where he was used as a Ruckman. He played there for five seasons, totaling 51 games for 39 goals. After struggling to hold down a permanent position, he requested to leave the Saints early in

1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...

and joined the

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along with Allan Davis. He played with Melbourne for four seasons between 1976 and

1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...

, where he was primarily used as a centre-half back and full back. He managed to play 60 games at the club, kicking eight goals.

SANFL career

Grambeau joined South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club Woodville mid

before transferring to fellow SANFL club West Torrens in

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. Grambeau moved back to Victoria later to play for Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Prahran.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Grambeau, Shane 1952 births Living people Melbourne Football Club players St Kilda Football Club players Sandringham Football Club players Prahran Football Club players West Torrens Football Club players Woodville Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)