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It may be well known that the Bombers are one of the original four teams in the AFL but what is lesser known is who the first 18 actually were. The first Bomber ever to kick a goal was Bill Coventry, father of Syd and Gordon, two of the greatest players ever who unfortunately never lived up to their father's example. The first player to have a free kick awarded to him was Phillip Hird, grandfather of the now-famous James. Phil's first game was also his last, as he had severe hamstring problems. The man who invented the ruck position was Joseph Misiti Sr., league leader in handballs although little else is known about him. One of the bench players in the Bomber's first season was Geoff Presley, cousin of the famous Elvis. Geoff provided the pre-match entertainment on his sitar as he was born in East India.
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