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Wallan Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Wallan

1. Malcolm Fraser (1930-2015)

Malcolm Fraser, the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia, was born in Toorak but spent some of his early years in Wallan. He held office from 1975 to 1983 and played a significant role in shaping Australia's political landscape during that time.

2. Damian Drum (born 1960)

Damian Drum is an Australian politician and former professional Australian rules footballer. He represented Wallan in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2002 to 2006 as a member of the Liberal Party. He later switched to the National Party in 2018 and has held several parliamentary positions since then.

3. Courtney John Dempsey (born 1986)

Courtney Dempsey is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2005 to 2016. He was born in Wallan and his impressive skills on the field gained him recognition as a key player during his career.

4. Josh Jenkins (born 1989)

Josh Jenkins is a professional Australian rules footballer who has played for both the Essendon and Adelaide Football Clubs in the AFL. Born in Wallan, he has established himself as a talented forward and has made significant contributions to his respective teams.

5. Lewis Taylor (born 1995)

Lewis Taylor is an Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Sydney Swans in the AFL. He was born in Wallan and made his AFL debut in 2014 while playing for the Brisbane Lions. Known for his agility and speed, Taylor has become a respected player in the league.

6. Paul Breheny

Paul Breheny is a former Australian rules footballer who played as a midfielder for the Geelong Football Club in the AFL during the 1980s and early 1990s. Although born in South Australia, he moved to Wallan in his youth and began his football career there.

7. Michael Marusic

Michael Marusic is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL during the early 1990s. He was born in Wallan and later went on to represent Collingwood, showcasing his skills as a versatile player in the league.

8. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (born 1993)

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, often referred to as "Walla," is an Australian rules footballer of indigenous Australian heritage. He currently plays for the Essendon Football Club in the AFL. Born in the Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, he moved to Wallan during his childhood and began pursuing his football career while residing in the town.

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