Ted Whitten
Ted E.J. Whitten, also known as "Mr Football" was one of the greatest Victorian players of all time, representing the state 29 times. He was the most influential figure for the Big V, and was known for his passionate support for interstate football; following Whitten's death in 1995, interest in representative football faded, and eventually ceased after 1999. He is honoured with the E. J. Whitten Medal and the E. J. Whitten Legends Game, a game which also features the Masters Australian Football equivalent of the Big V. Many other players represented Victoria on numerous occasions, and other regular State of Origin greats include Dale Weightman, Paul Roos and Robert Harvey.
Although the Victorian team no longer competes at senior level, the E. J. Whitten Legends Game and matches between the VFL and the SANFL and WAFL feature Victorian representative sides.
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