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Gibbs win AFL long kick competition with 72m effort
It’s time to rejoice long-suffering Carlton fans – you’ve have had a win on grand final day.
Bryce Gibbs has delivered you to the promised land by kicking a ball into the Yarra River.
Gibbs beat s star-studded field with a 72.3m kick – a classic torpedo punt.
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Melbourne’s Bernie Vince (69.2m) and Richmond star Alex Rance (66.5m) completed the top three.
Fans of the event would like nothing more than a huge tailwind one year in the hope a competitor can find the far river back.
Maybe the next Ben Graham – if there ever is another one - will be the person to do that.
