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The first Brownlow Medal Ever Awarded - Edward 'Carji' Greeves…
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24-Aug-2011
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The first Brownlow Medal Ever Awarded - Edward 'Carji' Greeves 1924: the 18ct gold & enamel medal, with on front 'VFL/ Chas. Brownlow Trophy', and engraved on reverse 'Won By E.G.Greeves, Geelong, 1924', maker's stamp 'H.E.Brown', with pin and safety chain added later so Brownlow could be worn on lapel. Accompanied by small red box with text 'Stokes (A'Asia) Ltd., Badge Makers and Medalists Since 1856, Melbourne Australia' on lid. Except for the change of the monogram from VFL to AFL in 1990, the design, shape and size of the medallion itself has remained virtually unchanged from that of 1924. This is the 'Foundation' medal of the award that is the most important and respected annual sporting award in Australia, the Greeves name, the Geelong Football Club and the prestige of this award will always be United in this iconic piece of Australia's Sporting heritage. Edward 'Carji' Greeves - Geelong 1923-31 & 1933, 124 games, 17 goals. (1903-1963). Ex-Geelong College, has the unique distinction of being the first Brownlow Medallist. a perfect kicking style, and fl owing, easy movement were the hallmarks of his brilliant play in the centre for Geelong. He was a brilliant ground player. Despite showing early promise, his Geelong College teachers would not let him play for the VFL side until he was 19. He had shown natural skills at cricket, tennis and rowing and when he made his debut for the Cats in June 1923 he was an instant success, within a year he was in the Carnival side and won the inaugural medal. at the end of 1928 he went to south Carolina for four months to coach university players in kicking. Born in Warragul, he played in the 1925 and 1931 premiership sides. His Brownlow triumph of 1924 was not the only time he polled well in the medal and he ran second in 1925, 1926 and 1928, and fourth in 1927. a severe knee injury he suffered in 1930 hampered him in later years, the nickname Carjioriginated from an entertainer called Carjillo, the Prince of Bong - apparently a big hit around Corio at the time. Golfer, Michael Scott dubbed the olive skinned baby with the title when he saw him in the crib and it stuck with him for life. (Adapted from 'The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers' by Holmesby & Main).
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Memorabilia: Sporting - AFL/VFL