Two legends of Queensland sport crossed paths at Albion Park today when retired champion greyhound Glen Gallon met former Brisbane Lions skipper and recently-signed Queensland greyhound ambassador Jonathan Brown.
Brown, a three-time AFL premiership winner, is a life-long greyhound enthusiast and said he was proud to be coming on board with Racing Queensland and the Greyhound Adoption Program.
Brown, a three-time AFL premiership winner, is a life-long greyhound enthusiast and said he was proud to be coming on board with Racing Queensland and the Greyhound Adoption Program.
“I have been around greyhounds through my mum and dad since I was young. I have owned some myself and now my wife and my children have developed a love for them too,” Brown said.
“For me, it’s a great sport to be involved with, it’s fast and exciting, but above all, you just can’t beat that feeling of watching one of your dogs get home.”
Brown’s feats on the football field left many in awe and he was in good company with fellow crowd-pleaser Glen Gallon, who is fourth on the all-time Australian prize money earners’ list with $618,827.
“I certainly didn’t need an introduction when Glen Gallon arrived. To win that much money and the races he did, he is an absolute champion of the sport and anyone would love to have a dog like him,” Brown said.
“Buying a dog is a great way to get a few mates together and become involved, particularly with the prize money increases kicking in yesterday. If you have never had a night at the dogs, you’re missing out.
Racing Queensland CEO Darren Condon welcomed Brown to the team and said he would be a valuable addition to the QLD greyhound industry.
“Jonathan is the consummate professional and his long association with greyhound racing and his passion for the sport make him a great fit for us,” Condon said.
“I must admit as a lifelong St Kilda fan he crushed my dreams at times, but I’m very happy to have Jonathan on our side promoting the sport in Queensland.”
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Glen Gallon Racing StatisticsCareer: 71 starts (31 wins, 11 x 2nd places and 4 x 3rd place)
Prize money: $618,827Trainer: Tony Brett
Colour: Red BrindleWhelped: 1/08/2009
Sire: Flying StanleyDam: Incoherent
