Steve Funnell (born 28 November 1965) is an Australian former

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footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

Playing career

A former Saints junior, Funnell was a fullback for

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for five seasons between 1984 and 1988. He was a reserve in the 1985 Grand Final but didn't retain a first grade spot on a regular basis during his time at the Dragons. Funnell decided to change clubs in 1989, joining Western Suburbs, and finished his career at

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in 1992. Funnell captain-coached Adelong-Batlow to the 1996

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premiership.

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