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brisbane november 2008 . lions coach michael voss oversees pre-season training , michael voss 183cm / 88kg 1992 '' ' -- 1996 1997 -- 2006 '' ` total 2013 traralgon , victoria , australia midfielder 1992 -- 1993 1996 2006 2001 -- 2006 morningside -lrb- aflq -rrb- 7 july 1975 2009 -- 2013 queensland allies michaelvoss.jpg michael voss
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michael voss

michael voss -lrb- born 7 july 1975 -rrb- is the former senior coach of the brisbane lions australian football league team and a former professional australian rules footballer .
he is currently serving as the midfield coach of the port adelaide football club .
during his afl playing career , in which he played entirely for the brisbane bears and then the brisbane lions -lrb- a merger of the brisbane bears with a melbourne-based club , the fitzroy football club also known as the lions -rrb- , voss was recognised as one of the greats of league and club and is listed by journalist mike sheahan as one of the top 50 players of all time .
he won the league 's most prestigious individual award , the brownlow medal , and was recognised as one of the best players and captains in the league between 2002 and 2003 through six time all-australian selection including the captaincy and the winner of the leigh matthews trophy for the league 's most valued player .
he captained the brisbane lions in four consecutive afl grand finals with three straight premierships -lrb- 2001 -- 2003 -rrb- .
additionally , he represented australia in the 2006 international rules series and the state of queensland in state of origin .
as a player he was noted for his fearless play , inspirational leadership and the ability to turn a game .
voss has been inducted into the australian football hall of fame .
