Country footballer wins premiership with Echuca despite brain cancer

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Paynter, M., & Parker, F. (2026, September 21). Country footballer wins premiership with Echuca despite brain cancer. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-21/aj-mills-footy-grand-final-win-after-battling-brain-cancer/107176174

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Aiden "AJ" Mills, a footballer for Echuca in the Goulburn Valley League, won his first premiership despite battling brain cancer. Last year, he was ineligible to play finals due to missing three games during the season because of his illness, even though doctors cleared him to play. The Murray Bombers celebrated their victory with a presentation night on Thursday.

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Aiden 'AJ' Mills, a footballer from Echuca in Victoria, won his first premiership on September 26 despite battling brain cancer. Last year, he was ruled ineligible to play in the finals by the Goulburn Valley League because he had not played three games during the season, even though doctors cleared him medically. This weekend's victory marks a significant triumph for Mills and the Murray Bombers, who will celebrate their premiership at the club presentation night on Thursday. The team secured its win after overcoming various challenges throughout the season.

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Echuca footballer Aiden "AJ" Mills was prevented from playing the 2025 finals series by the Goulburn Valley League, despite being cleared by doctors, as he had not played three games during the season. asserted

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AJ Mills and the Murray Bombers will celebrate their premiership this week, with the club's presentation night on Thursday. asserted

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Country footballer wins premiership with Echuca despite brain cancer

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