Jeff Farmer (footballer)
- AFL Rising Star nominee 1996
- Melbourne Leading Goalkicker 1997 (equal), 1998, 2000
- International Rules Series 1998
- All-Australian 2000
- AFL Goal of the Year 1998
Jeff Farmer (born 24 June 1977) is a former Australian rules footballer of Aboriginal descent. He was the first indigenous player to kick 400 goals in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Read more about Jeff Farmer (footballer): Melbourne Career, Fremantle Career, Controversial Incidents, South Fremantle Career
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