518:"There is a chance that former South Melbourne rover Nick Gelavis will be given his chance soon with Footscray. Officials who have seen Gelavis play with the seconds are keen on his style. Footscray needs a fast, mobile, play-on rover. Inclusion of Gelavis would allow
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A mid-season job as a radio announcer in
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to return to centre half-back, a position that has caused concern in recent weeks." (Percy Beames, in
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He was cleared from
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On 12 May 1956 Gelavis represented the NWFU in an intrastate match against the
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Gordon, Harry, "Migrant Sports Stars Among Our Top-Liners",
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Gelavis's playing statistics from WAFL FootyFacts.
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84:165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
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226:(born 15 June 1929) is a former
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