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Aaron Cornelius: Brisbane Lions
Glenorchy Premiership Player in 2007 and 2008 was drafted to Brisbane with pick number 57 in the 2008 National Draft. “AC” made his senior debut against St. Kilda recently kicking 2 goals in a narrow loss to the League leaders. Aaron looks set to have a bright future with Brisbane under new coach Michael Voss. |
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Aaron Joseph: Carlton
Was picked up as a rookie by Carlton at the end of the 2007 season. Aaron was a member of our 2007 Premiership team and after having a great pre-season with a wonderful performance playing on Gary Ablett Jnr in a NAB Cup Semi-Final was elevated to the senior list in round 1 for the clash against Richmond. To date Aaron has played every senior game in season 2009 and has claimed some fantastic scalps including Ben Cousins and most recently Daniel Kerr. |
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Brodie Moles: Geelong
Was picked up as a rookie by Geelong at the end of the 2007 season and has been maintained for the 2009 season. |
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Simon Wiggins: Carlton
The ex-Tassie Mariners Captain was pick 15 in the 2000 Draft. “Wiggo” made his debut for the Blues against St. Kilda in round 5 of the 2001 season. Simon has battled with injury and form and is one of a few Carlton players who were recruited through the 1999-2001 period to still be on the list today. Amongst his team mates he is one of the most popular and at the end of the 2008 season he was voted by his team mates as the club’s nominee for the Robert Rose Award as the most courageous player. Simon was a member of Carlton’s pre-season Premiership teams in 2005 and 2007 and in season 2008 – Simon reached a great career highlight playing his 100th senior game and kicking a career best 4 goals to help Carlton beat the highly fancied Western Bulldogs. At the end of the 2008 season – Simon has played 103 games and kicked 32 goals. |
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Patrick Wiggins: Western Bulldogs
Patrick was selected by the Western Bulldogs at pick number 35 in the 1999 Draft. In 2000 Patrick made his senior debut in round 15. After 4 seasons on the “Bulldogs” list Patrick was delisted. A highlight during his time was kicking 3 goals in a match against Melbourne in the 2003 season. Patrick then moved to Adelaide and continued playing football until he had a career change and joined the police force. Patrick finished with 12 games and 5 goals along side his name. Patrick now resides back in Melbourne closer to his brother Simon and his Tasmanian family. |
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Peter Street: Geelong | Western Bulldogs
“Streety” was selection no.17 to Geelong in the 1998 AFL Draft. After having 5 years at Skilled Stadium and playing only 17 games – Peter agreed to be traded at the end of the 2003 season to the Western Bulldogs. After taking some time to establish himself at AFL level, Peter soon became a cult figure at the Bulldogs and in 2007 it was seen as a land mark year for “Big Streety”. Surprisingly in 2008 Peter managed only 1 senior game despite figuring in the best players for Williamstown (Western Bulldogs affiliate team) most weeks. At the end of the 2008 season he was delisted and despite interest from Brisbane in picking him up, “Streety” withdrew his nomination for the draft and has decided to continue playing in the Geelong League and settle in the area with his young family. Peter ends up having played 78 games and kicking 16 goals and goes down as one of the tallest players to have played the game at 211cm (6’11”). |
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Brodie Holland: Freemantle | Collingwood
Brodie was drafted to Fremantle in the 1997 National Draft at pick no.26 he made his debut half-way through season 1998 as a small-forward and played 36 games kicking 37 goals before an opportunity came up to be traded to Collingwood at the end of the 2000 season. It didn’t take long for Brodie to become a favourite of the “Magpie Army” and he kicked 28 goals in his first season with the club. In the next few seasons “Dutchy” established himself as a tagging mid-fielder who could win the ball as well as shut down some of the leagues better players and he was a member of Collingwood’s team that lost to Brisbane in the 2003 AFL Grand Final. Holland’s good form nearly brought him a Copeland Trophy coming runner-up to James Clement in 2005. Sadly injury caught up with Brodie and he was delisted at the end of the 2008 season. Brodie finished up playing 118 games with Collingwood (154 in total) and kicked 104 goals (141 goals).
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Ben Beams: Melbourne
Ben was rookie listed by the Demons after an impressive first season with Glenorchy in 1997. After having a year playing at Reserves level, “Beamer” was elevated and made his senior debut in round 5 of the 1999 season against Port Adelaide. In season 2000 Ben had the rare fortune to play in 2 Grand Finals in 2 weeks, Ben was a standout performer for Sandringham in their Premiership winning Grand Final team and then replaced the injured Cameron Bruce for Melbourne’s Grand Final appearance against Essendon. In 2001 Ben suffered a serious injury and at the end of the season was delisted. “Beamsy” played 20 games. |
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Justin Wood: Geelong | Western Bulldogs
Justin was pick no.54 in the 1997 National Draft. Interesting fact - Justin never played a senior game for the club after being noticed by the talent scouts whilst representing the Tassie Mariners and playing some under-age football with the club. “Woody” made his debut for the Cats in season 1998 and one game is definitely a standout that being round 19 against the Western Bulldogs at Princess Park (Optus Oval). Justin had a day out playing on the wing kicking 4 goals and helping Geelong to an important victory. At the end of the ’99 season Justin was delisted and picked up by the Western Bulldogs on the rookie list. In recent times “Woody” has played football in Western Australia with Peel Thunder (WAFL) and is now having a kick in the Western Australia Amateur Competition. |
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John Klug: Adelaide Crows | Brisbane Bears
John was originally recruited to Richmond at the end of the 1983 season and had 2 years at Punt Road playing in an under 19 Premiership team and kicking a lot of goals at Reserves level without getting an opportunity at Senior level. “Klugy” returned to Glenorchy in 1986 and was an important player in the ’86 Premiership team. At the end of the 1987 season John moved to South Australia, continuing his career with the Woodville Eagles where he played some wonderful football. At the end of the 1990 season a new team was launched in the AFL – the Adelaide Crows and John was included on their initial training list and made the cut for the 1991 season. John made his debut in round 1 kicking 2 goals in their win over the reigning Premiers – Hawthorn. “Klugy” went on to play 26 games kicking 34 goals and unfortunately due to niggling injuries was delisted by Adelaide and then was redrafted in the pre-season draft by the Brisbane Bears. John never explored the opportunity with the Brisbane Bears. |
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Shane Fell: Sydney | Richmond
Shane joined Glenorchy in early 1989 after having interrupted pre-seasons both with Geelong and Essendon. Shane had a wonderful 1 st season with Glenorchy kicking 114 goals and taking some of the best marks ever seen in Tasmanian Football. After just one season with the Pies – Shane was drafted to Sydney where he played a total of 15 games, kicking 30 goals with a special debut against Carlton at Princes Park kicking 5 goals in a come from behind win and another personal best was kicking 6 goals against Geelong.
In 1990 Shane was also fortunate enough to represent Tasmania in that famous State of Origin victory over the Big ‘V’ kicking 3 goals. At the end of 1990 Shane had disputes with Sydney and returned to Tasmania to continue his career with Glenorchy. Funny enough 3 seasons later in the 1993 mid-season draft, Shane was picked up by Richmond but never pursued the opportunity. |
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Adrian Fletcher: Geelong | St. Kilda | Brisbane Bears / Lions | Fremantle
After winning the William Leitch Medal as a 19 year old – “Fletch” was always going to be targeted by AFL clubs and Geelong picked him up in the 1988 National Draft. After having 3 years at Kardinia Park and playing 23 games and kicking 10 goals, Adrian transferred to Moorabin the home of St. Kilda. He only spent one season there playing 22 games and kicking 10 goals again. In 1993 “Fletch” moved yet again to the Brisbane Bears where he would make a name for himself as a tough uncompromising midfielder. In 5 years with Brisbane Adrian finished in the top five of their Best and Fairest award – 4 times. Believe it or not at the end of the ’97 season Fletch was traded to Fremantle even though he had a season where he averaged 19 possessions per game in 21 matches. Adrian had an immediate impact with the Dockers finishing 2 nd in their Best and Fairest in 1998 and winning the Best and Fairest in 1999. At the end of the 2001 season “Fletch” retired having played 231 games and kicking 99 goals. |
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Matthew Mansfield: Footscray | Fitzroy
Was picked up in the 1988 National Draft by Footscray (Western Bulldogs) after taking some time to adjust to AFL football Matthew finally got an opportunity in 1991 after putting his hand up after playing a great game for Tasmania when we beat the Mighty Big V at North Hobart in 1990. Matthew played 32 games kicking 5 goals with the Bulldogs before being delisted at the end of the 1993 season. He was then re-drafted in the pre-season draft by Fitzroy and opted to return home to Tasmania and play football with Glenorchy. |
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Andy Lovell: Melbourne | West Coast
“Chopper” was first considered an AFL prospect in the mid-eighties when he featured highly in Glenorchy’s 1986 Premiership team at the end of the 1987 season, Andy signed with the Melbourne Football Club. It didn’t take long before Andy was playing senior football making his debut in round 3 of the 1988 season against Geelong at the MCG. Andy was a member of Melbourne’s Grand Final team that year that suffered a massive loss to Hawthorn. A ruck-rover by trade Andy was handy near goals as well, kicking a career best 8 goals against Richmond in 1993 and in 1992 finishing runner-up in Melbourne’s Best and Fairest award. After 121 games and kicking 146 goals – Andy was traded to the West Coast Eagles in 1996 where he played a further 43 games and kicked 20 goals.
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Wayne Fox: Footscray
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Graham Fox: South Melbourne
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Darryl Sutton: North Melbourne | Richmond | Sydney Swans
Darryl was recruited from Glenorchy to North Melbourne and made his debut in 1973 after just one season “Durban” returned home to Tasmania and played with his beloved Magpies. After being a member of our 1975 Premiership team, Darryl went back for a second stint with the Kangaroos where he played 91 games kicking 65 goals and was a member of North Melbourne’s 1977 Premiership team. Darryl then moved onto Richmond where he played a further 6 games and in his final season at VFL level he played with the Swans kicking 25 goals from 14 games. In total Darryl played 111 games, kicking 90 goals. |
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Rodney Eade: Hawthorn |Brisbane Bears
Was recruited to Hawthorn after playing in our 1975 Premiership side. It didn’t take “Rocket” too long to settle into senior football and he was fortunate enough to have played in Hawthorn’s 1976, 1978, 1983 and 1986 Premiership teams before moving to Brisbane and playing 30 games and kicking 3 goals before retiring at the end of the 1990 season. Rodney’s playing career saw him record 259 games and 49 goals over a 14 year period. In 1991 Eade jumped into the coaching ranks taking on Brisbane’s reserves team and winning the Premiership. In 1996 Rodney won a senior role taking on the Sydney Swans and immediately had success with the Swans playing in their 1 st Grand Final for a long time however they lost to North Melbourne. Mid-way through the 2002 season Rodney resigned from his role and took on some work as a media writer and commentator in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In 2005 the hunger returned to coach and Rodney won the position at the Western Bulldogs – where he continues today with an exciting bunch of players. |
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Peter Hudson: Hawthorn
Peter was originally recruited by Hawthorn from New Norfolk at the end of the 1966 season. Peter made his debut for the “Hawks” in round 2 of the 1967 VFL season. It didn’t take him long to establish himself as one of the greatest full forwards of all time. In eight seasons (spanning from 1967-1974; 1977) Peter amassed a staggering 129 games and kicked 727 goals. “Huddo” won the Coleman Medal for the Leagues leading goal-kicker in 1968 (125 goals), 1970 (146 goals) and 1971 (150 goals) and in actual fact equalled the great Bob Pratt’s record of 150 goals in a season. In 1972 in the first round Peter seriously injured his knee before half-time. In late August of 1973 “Huddo” returned to kick 8 goals against Collingwood at Victoria Park. Peter then did not play another VFL game until he returned to Hawthorn in the 1977 season when he kicked 110 goals for the season and winning the Coleman Medal for the fourth time. Peter’s career highlights include: Hawthorn Best and Fairest 1968, 1970 | Hawthorn Leading Goal-Kicker 1967-1971, 1977 | Hawthorn Premiership Player 1971 | All-Australian 1966, 1969 | Member of AFL Hall of Fame 1996 | Legend of AFL Hall of Fame 1999 |
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Trent Bartlett:
Glenorchy Listed Player 2007
Brisbane Bears / Lions, Western Bulldogs |
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| Chris Hemley:
Glenorchy Premiership Player 1999
St.Kilda
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Darren Kappler:
Glenorchy Premiership Player 1999
Fitzroy, Sydney Swans, Hawthorn |
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Paul Hamilton:
Glenorchy Premiership Player/Coach 1999 | Glenorchy Playing Coach 1996-1999
Essendon |
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Chris Waterson:
Glenorchy Listed Player 1994
Fitzroy |
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Daryn Cresswell:
Glenorchy Listed Player 1988-1990
Sydney Swans |
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Shane Fell:
Glenorchy Listed Player 1989-1997
Sydney Swans |
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Billy Picken:
Glenorchy Playing Coach 1989
Collingwood, Sydney Swans |
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Robert Groenewegen:
Glenorchy Playing Coach 1988
Footscray |
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Andrew Howlett:
Glenorchy Listed Player 1988
Footscray |
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Garry Davidson:
Glenorchy Premiership Playing Coach 1983 | Glenorchy Playing Coach 1982-1984
Richmond, Geelong |
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Shane Loveless:
Glenorchy Listed Player 1982
Footscray |
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