Drozena Wilfred Bannister Eden (26 November 1908 – 27 November 1973) was an
Australian rules football
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er who played for
Port Adelaide
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in the
South Australian National Football League
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(SANFL). He and his brother were of
Mauritian
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descent. His career was cut short due to persistent leg and back injuries.
Eden impressed in some Port Adelaide trial games in 1929 playing in the centre for the matches, with ''
The Advertiser'' describing his playing style as "outstanding".
Eden was elected practice captain for the 1935 season. He enlisted for military service on 2 July 1940.
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1908 births
1973 deaths
Australian people of Mauritian descent
Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players
Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions)
Australian rules footballers from South Australia
People from Queenstown, South Australia
Australian military personnel of World War II
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