Ian Grant
Aged just 23 years, Ian Grant cemented his name in the history of the Avoca Football Club by booting a record eight goals and being best afield in the 1953 premiership team.
Although he stood just 5 feet 10 inches, ian was an exciting and gifted full forward, renowned for his marking.
He had perfected the ability to launch himself high into the air by taking just a few steps and firmly planting his feet into the shoulders of an opponent.
He won the League goal kicking in 1953 (89 goals) and 1956 (80 goals).
For six consecutive years he topped the goalkicking for Avoca, a feat eclipsed only by Paddy Ryan junior, who won the award seven times.
Records also show that he booted tallies of 10,11 and 12 goals in individual games.
In 1955 he was appointed coach, and Avoca was unlucky in finishing fifth on the ladder.
Once again he played for the Lexton League in the Beaurapaire Shield. Lexton thrashed Clunes by 91 points. Ian booted six goals and was one of the best players.
His illustrious career with Avoca ended at the end of the 1958 season.