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Laurie Bellotti
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Full name Laurie Bellotti
Date of birth (1976-02-28) 28 February 1976 (age 49)
Original team Carnarvon

Laurie Bellotti, born on February 28, 1976, is a former Australian rules football player. He is known for playing with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Laurie Bellotti's Football Journey

Laurie is an Indigenous Australian. Before playing Australian rules football, he was very good at basketball in his hometown of Carnarvon. He was a versatile player, meaning he could play well in many different positions on the field.

Starting with Claremont

In 1996, Laurie was part of the Claremont Colts team that won a championship. This was a great start to his football career. He then played a full season for the senior Claremont team in 1998.

Playing for the Eagles

In 1999, Laurie joined the West Coast Eagles. He played 15 games for the team as a "rookie." A rookie is a new player who is still learning the ropes. After that season, he was officially added to the main team list.

Laurie played nine more games in the AFL with the Eagles. He showed his skills and dedication during his time with the team.

Finishing his Career

After his time with the West Coast Eagles, Laurie finished his football career. He played his final games with the West Perth team.

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