John Gastev
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John Gastev (born John Gastevich; 11 August 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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After 1990, Gastev played chiefly in defence, and his career was ended when he suffered a major hit at the hands of Gary Ablett in a match in 1994 at Kardinia Park. Gastev announced his retirement during the off-season,[3] despite being only thirty years old.
His other honours include playing for Western Australia in state of origin.
References
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- ↑ Stocks, Gary; ‘Gastev Lifts His Game’; The West Australian, 10 June 1986, p. 91
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