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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Bulls Advent Calendar - No.15


Number fifteen on the Bulls Advent Calendar are the father and son John Laytons, who served the club across eight decades.


John senior joined the Bulls in 1946, making 549 consecutive appearances as a right back for the Bulls across 16 years to be the club's record appearance maker. 


John junior, born in the city in 1951, played as a central defender before being coach, assistant manager, manager and youth team boss across five decades associated with the club in various spells.


John senior died in 2000 with only Mel Pejic coming close to his appearance record for the Bulls.


John junior left the youth role he held with the Bulls last season, and remains a regular visitor to Edgar Street.