Gregory George Sewell was born on 30 June 1933 and was an Australian rules footballer, assistant coach and president for Essendon in the Victorian Football League.
10 Facts About Greg Sewell
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Greg Sewell was educated at University High School from 1950 to 1951, where he was a schoolmate of Allen Aylett.
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Greg Sewell was inducted as an Essendon legend for his contribution to the club which spanned over 4 decades.
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Greg Sewell was fast, marked well, and could break away from opponents.
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Greg Sewell played mainly as a wingman or as a half forward flanker; however, he finished his career as a back pocket player.
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Greg Sewell played in the Thirds and the Seconds until he played his first senior match for Essendon on 19 July 1952, round 13 of the home-and-away season, against Footscray, at Essendon's home ground, Windy Hill.
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Greg Sewell played on the half-forward flank in the highly talented 1952 Essendon Seconds Premiership team that beat Collingwood Seconds 7.14 to 4.5.
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Greg Sewell returned to Essendon in 1965 and, replacing Bill Hutchison, worked as both the Reserve Grade coach and the assistant Senior coach.
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Greg Sewell served on the Committee of the Essendon Football Club from 1958 to 1961, and from 1969 to 1975, as well as serving as its Vice-President in 1976, and its President from 1981 to 1987.
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Greg Sewell was a good mate of John Coleman and was the last person at Essendon to see John Coleman alive.