Who is the AFL guy with glasses?

Adelaide's Ben Keays has been hit with a fine for ripping Collingwood big man Mason Cox's $3000+ glasses off his head in Sunday's spiteful clash at the MCG.

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Who is the AFL player that wears glasses?

Cox has been wearing the protective eyewear since last season following multiple surgeries on his eyes to combat a condition that threatened to end his playing career. The American discovered he had detached retinas in both eyes after getting poked in the eyeball in 2019 and going in for an operation.

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Who is the Collingwood player wearing glasses?

Mason Cox has said he risks blindness after repeated eye surgeries over the past four years. Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has hit out at the actions of Adelaide Crows midfielder Ben Keays, after he whipped away Mason Cox's protective eyewear during a scuffle in last weekend's match at the MCG.

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Why does Collingwood No 46 wear glasses?

Cox received special dispensation from the AFL to wear prescription sunglasses in competition. Cox suffered a torn retina in one eye due to an accidental eye poke in a 2019 game against Gold Coast Suns and a detached retina in the other eye after an on-field altercation in the 2018 Grand Final.

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Who is number 14 on Collingwood?

Darcy Cameron (born 18 July 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 2023.

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Who is number 17 in Collingwood?

- Season Avg. Billy has settled into the Pies nicely. A tall defender with superb strength and foot skills he provides vital depth to the AFL group.

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What number is retired at Collingwood?

No Collingwood supporter will ever forget the poignant moment when Millane's No. 42 was placed on his coffin, and countless fans wore that number in his honour at one of AFL football's biggest funerals. Out of respect for Millane's family, the No. 42 has been “retired” ever since.

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Why does no one like Collingwood?

"Most Collingwood fans were Catholic and Irish, and pretty much working class, so they've had a history of exclusion," Professor Stratton said. He believed the "residue" of that religious rivalry has contributed to the general dislike for the Pies today.

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Are Alf sunglasses good?

The quality is off the charts and retailers and opticians know why they stock ALF. Only the finest materials are being used for the creation of ALF frames: Japanese acetate, photochromic mineral glass or real leather for cord and case.

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Why does Collingwood Ruckman wear glasses?

The 31-year-old has undergone six bouts of surgery – three on his left eye, two on the right, and cataract surgery – since he was accidentally poked in the eye by Gold Coast Suns ruckman Peter Wright three years ago, causing a torn retina.

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Can you wear glasses when playing AFL?

Mason found a comfortable pair of Prescription Sports Glasses. In February 2022, the AFL approved Mason's sports glasses to wear during games.

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Why do footy players wear goggles?

Having vision protection like sports goggles are a necessity for football players that wear glasses. They keep your eyes safe from oncoming players hands and fingers as they run in to you for both offense and defense on the field.

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Who is the most famous Collingwood supporter?

Jeffrey "Joffa" Corfe (born 7 July 1960) is an Australian rules football supporter best known for being the leader of the Collingwood Football Club cheer squad from 2001 to 2019. In February 2023, Corfe was convicted and sentenced for engaging in child sexual abuse.

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Why do people wear glasses in AFL?

Cox went on to explain that the purpose of the protective glasses is twofold — it dissipates the amount of light that get into his eye and also shields it from anymore physical blows. “If I get a finger in the eye again, I'll go blind no doubt... it's a unique look, definitely a unique look in the AFL.

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Has anyone played football with glasses?

Edgar Davids is certainly one of the most recognizable football player in the history of football, not only for his presence on the pitch, but also for his glasses that he wore during matches.

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What happened to Klopp's glasses?

However, the 54-year-old instead had lens implants rather than laser eye surgery. Speaking to Sky Sports, the German explained: “It's really strange [not wearing glasses], I have to say. I'm fine. I don't need them.

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What does Alf stand for in sunglasses?

Amazing Eyewear – Made in France // ALF

Lunettes ALF is a new French eyewear brand which name stands for “Atelier de Lunetterie Français”, founded by the Bouchara brothers; Germain and Alexis. Together they had the idea to create a collection of discrete but elegant luxury glasses.

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Do fake sunglasses work?

They are mostly made with an inexpensive type of lens material. Wearing such sunglasses will cause your eyes serious issues that can result in long term damage. To stay on the safe side, avoid trying out fake sunglasses at all cost.

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Who makes the strongest sunglasses?

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  • goodr OG Sunglasses.

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What AFL team has the most fans?

“Unsurprisingly it is the Sydney Swans on top with 1.12 million supporters, an increase of 91,000 (+8.8%) on a year ago and cementing top spot for those who say they support an AFL club for a record 17th straight year – every year since winning the drought-breaking 2005 Premiership.

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Is Collingwood a Catholic club?

Collingwood was seen as a working-class club with a strong Irish Catholic membership. Carlton had come to be seen as an 'establishment' club, with former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies (1894–1978) its number one ticketholder in 1970.

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Who is Collingwood's biggest rival?

Since joining the VFL in 1897, Collingwood and Carlton have faced off 263 times, which is the most of any two clubs in the VFL/AFL.

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Who wore number 11 for Collingwood?

Dan McStay will wear the number 11 guernsey, last represented by Mark Keane in 2021.

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Who wore number 10 for Collingwood?

Pendlebury began his career wearing number 16 on his guernsey and changed to number 10 at the start of the 2007 season. He is a natural left-footer, rarely wastes a possession, and has excellent vision that has been attributed to his years playing basketball.

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Who wore number 42 for Collingwood?

His #42 guernsey was retired permanently and the Darren Millane Perpetual Memorial Shield was struck to recognise the most inspirational efforts of a player. But in the eyes of many supporters, Collingwood already possessed a monument to Millane's courage, skill and strength — the 1990 Premiership flag.

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