Michael Close (born 30 July 1994) is a former professional

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er who played for the

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in the

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(AFL).

AFL career

From Harrow, Victoria, Close was drafted by Brisbane at Pick 32 in the 2012 AFL National Draft. made his AFL debut for Brisbane in the Round 1 match against Hawthorn in the

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. In October 2017, Close was delisted by Brisbane.

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* * 1994 births Living people Brisbane Lions players Greater Western Victoria Rebels players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) 21st-century Australian sportsmen {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub