The 'Don Bradman of football' is inducted as 33rd Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, as greats line the red carpet for glitzy ceremony
South Australia legend Ken Farmer has been announced as the 33rd legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Once dubed by The Advisor as 'the Don Bradman of Football', Farmer enjoyed a glittering career in the SANFL, booting an outstanding 1417 goals across 224 appearances.
A South Australian great with over 1400 career goals.
Ken Farmer is the 33rd Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/Lv3mVYMi4t
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