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Thanks, Vader. :D

There was an article in the Age a couple of weeks ago about one time draftee Balraj Singh. I don't think he even pulled on a guernsey in a pre-season game (though I stand to be corrected) but I was surprised at the money he was reportedly on.

I'd be interested to know if Hayden Skipworth is running around anywhere this year - I think he had a knee injury in the VFL last year.
 
Wayne Weedeman is a Coach at Phos Camden these days meanwhile short term wonder Mathew Golding is a playing coach at Edwardstown.
 

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marvin said:
Thanks, Vader. :D

There was an article in the Age a couple of weeks ago about one time draftee Balraj Singh. I don't think he even pulled on a guernsey in a pre-season game (though I stand to be corrected) but I was surprised at the money he was reportedly on.

I'd be interested to know if Hayden Skipworth is running around anywhere this year - I think he had a knee injury in the VFL last year.
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Skipworth is playing for the Bendigo Bombers since 2007 - but had a shocking injury last year. Missed round 1 this year for some reason but was named in their best and kicked a goal in their loss to Werribee on the weekend - who had Alan Obst kick 2 goals for them.
 
Caroline Wilson had an article on Fergus Watts in the Sunday Age.

This paragraph was interesting:

After two years of solid development with the Crows and five senior games, Watts went against the advice of his father Jim, then the St Kilda chief executive, and made the decision to come home. Watts senior tried to persuade his son to remain with the Crows and still reportedly bristles at allegations that it was nepotism that took him to the club.​

Certainly goes against the conventional understanding from most supporters (Crows and Saints alike) about the role of Jim Watts in Fergus' return to Victoria.
 
Mr_Smooth said:
apparently, hayden skipworth is a chance to be drafted to the bombers in this years draft (i read this somewhere but i can't find where..)
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Read that he is doing a lot of work with their younger players and is highly respected at Windy Hill.
 
Kym Koster does something the with foodland chain, whether it be a management position, or something to do with the chubb company that delivers money to foodland. I was half asleep when the missus was tellin me her stories
 
Any chance we can call this thread 'Official Past Players' and sticky it or have a sub forum in The Locker Room for Past Players.

Then have volunteers submit a post on there chosen past player similar to what we have for current players.

I would love to see a post/thread on say Godra the same as we have for current players. :thumbsu:
 
AC7 said:
Any chance we can call this thread 'Official Past Players' and sticky it or have a sub forum in The Locker Room for Past Players.

Then have volunteers submit a post on there chosen past player similar to what we have for current players.

I would love to see a post/thread on say Godra the same as we have for current players. :thumbsu:
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No need to rename it "Official Past Players", or sticky it, or create a whole new forum for past players. It's the only thread on this board for past players, so it is by nature the "official" thread. There are a limited number of threads in The Locker Room, one for each player plus the Past Players. Searching is not a major problem when there's only two pages of threads to search. Only mods can create new threads in this forum.
 

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Roo and Mods have signed up to play 9 games + finals with my footy club next year. :)

Look forward to lacing up the boots next to these players!
 
jo172 said:
Aren't you a PAOC?

Why on earth would Mods and Roo be playing with PAC?
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Our home base will be at the Alma (1st roo connection), and Fielders are a sponsor of ours with whom Roo does construction business with (2nd connection). Our 'Dick Pratt' if you like is also business partners with Roo. (3rd connection).

Mods is mates with our B grade coach and a couple of players...he was thinking of playing this year with us (like he did at Keith, as a few of the players in our team came from that Keith side), but once he heard Roo was coming he jumped on.

Jars458 said:
Would seem the exact opposite of where they would go. PAOC are knobs.
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Haha.
 
Campbell's Chunky said:
Our home base will be at the Alma (1st roo connection), and Fielders are a sponsor of ours with whom Roo does construction business with (2nd connection). Our 'Dick Pratt' if you like is also business partners with Roo. (3rd connection).

Mods is mates with our B grade coach and a couple of players...he was thinking of playing this year with us (like he did at Keith, as a few of the players in our team came from that Keith side), but once he heard Roo was coming he jumped on.

Haha.
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Well on the plus side I'll be able to go to the Hackney without putting up with you PAOC boys, on the downside you''ll mess up the Alma:p;)

Sounds awesome anyway man:thumbsu:
 
Looks like the injuries have finally finished Fergus Watts' career.

From Today's Age:

At VAFA club Collegians......coach Andrew Kenneally has been replaced by former Sydney/Geelong player Simon "the Biscuit" Arnott.

Arnott will take on the position with club identity Mark Hibbins but it won't be easy. The pair will be attempting to steer the club to back-to-back grand finals without the competition's leading goalkicker, Fergus Watts.

Watts, a former Adelaide and St Kilda player, and first-round draft pick, has been forced to give football away due to his dodgy ankle (as Paul Daffey previously wrote in this column, he has no "planta fascia").

It took Watts 45 minutes to strap up before every match, and he could barely train, but he still managed to bag 81 goals for Collegians this year.

Arnott said doctors had told Watts it was time to hang up the boots at the ripe old age of 23.​

As much as his departure left a sour taste in a few mouths, it's a rough way to go out for a young bloke.
 
Other than Skipworth, it looks like John Meesen will be unleashed finally by the Demon cohort. Worth watching imo.

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Just gone up on the AFC website - past player profiles.
http://www.afc.com.au/TheClub/History/PastPlayerProfiles/PastPlayersHO199games/tabid/14423/Default.aspx

Past Players H-O (1-99 games)

Tony Hall

Guernsey number: 9.
Club Debut: Round 1 v Carlton, 1994.
AFC games: 17. AFC goals: 29.
Recruited from: Hawthorn.
DOB: September 16, 1964.
Trade from Hawthorn for pick No 17, 1993 national draft.

A brilliant and spectacular forward, Hall played in two premierships for Glenelg (1985-86) before moving to Hawthorn, where he was a key player in their 1998 premiership, won All-Australian selection and finished fourth in the Brownlow Medal. He needed a knee reconstruction after the 1989 State game against Victoria at the MCG but fought back and played in another premiership with the Hawks in 1991. Out of contract with Hawthorn at the end of 1993 (after 97 games), he opted to return to South Australia and join the Crows, where he played 17 games in two seasons. Hall spent two years (1997-98) on the AFC Board.



Darel Hart

Guernsey number: 3.
Crows debut: 1991.
AFC games: 39. AFC goals: 14.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: January 3, 1964.
Original squad selection 1991.

After a long and successful SANFL career, Hart welcomed the opportunity to play at the highest level in the first two years of the Crows. His SANFL career started at Central District but he made his name at North Adelaide, where he won club champion awards in 1986-87 and 1990 and captained the club to the 1987 premiership. He had already played 211 SANFL games when signed by the Crows and he proved a valuable contributor, playing 39 AFL games in the club’s first two seasons. In 1991 he also won the Jack Oatey Medal as best afield in North’s SANFL premiership side. Hart was playing-coach at North in 1993-94, and coach in 1995, before returning to Adelaide as an assistant coach. He then had another stint as North coach from 2001-03.



Lucas Herbert

Guernsey number: 1.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Bulldogs, 1999.
AFC games: 14. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: North Adelaide.
DOB: September 13, 1977.
Pick No 48, 1998 national draft.

The powerfully-built ruckman played some good SANFL football but despite playing 14 games in his debut season only spent the one year on the Crows list. Spent one of his games (v Western Bulldogs) on the interchange bench for the whole match.



Evan Hewitt

Guernsey number: 2.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Sydney, 2001.
AFC games: 15. AFC goals: 6.
Recruited from: North Melbourne.
DOB: July 7, 1978.
Trade from North Melbourne for pick No 23, 2000 national draft.

Hewitt was a strong marking forward who had his career path at North Melbourne blocked by Wayne Carey and Corey McKernan. From Subiaco, he kicked 28 goals in 33 games in four seasons for the Roos before switching to the Crows. He played 13 games in his first season with the Crows but only two in 2002 and was delisted.



John Hinge

Guernsey number: 38
Crows debut: Round 6 v Collingwood, 2007.
AFC games: 1. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Glenelg.
DOB: June 6, 1986.
Rookie elevation, 2005.

Promoted to the senior list in 2006, Hinge made his AFL debut early in 2007 but strained a hamstring during the game and did not regain his spot. He was delisted at the end of 2007.



Eddie Hocking

Guernsey number: 8.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 11. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: Central District.
DOB: January 6, 1970.
Original squad selection 1991.

One of the Adelaide Football Club’s first ‘cult figures’, Eddie Hocking’s short career with the club was one to remember. At 168cm, Hocking remains the smallest Crows player in history. Runner-up for the Magarey Medal in 1990 (to Scott Hodges), he played with dash and loved to sidestep opponents. Following his stint of AFL, he played for West Adelaide in the SANFL.



Scott Hodges

Guernsey number: 17 and 24.
Crows debut: Round 2 v Carlton, 1991.
AFC games: 38. AFC goals: 100.
Recruited from: Port Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: April 26, 1968.
Original squad selection 1991. Redrafted at No 45, 1995 national draft.

Hodges arrived at the Crows having built a great reputation in the SANFL, where the Port Adelaide full forward kicked a league record 153 goals on the way to winning the 1990 Magarey Medal. After settling a contract dispute leading into Adelaide’s first season, Hodges was restricted by injuries to 13 games in 1991 (for 30 goals). Despite missing 10 games with injuries during the 1992 season, Hodges was the club’s leading goalkicker with 48 from 13 games including an 11-goal haul against Geelong. But the sudden arrival of Tony Modra, who kicked 129 goals in 1993, limited Hodges’ opportunities and he left at the end of the season. Two years later, after continuing to kick bags of goals for Port in the SANFL, he was redrafted by the Crows but only played two games in 1996, despite kicking 102 goals in the SANFL. Hodges was traded to Port to join its inaugural AFL list in 1997 but failed to break into the side. In 183 SANFL matches between 1987 and 1998 he kicked 684 goals and played in eight premierships.



Dean Howard
Guernsey number: 47.
Crows debut: Round 10 v Essendon, 1999.
AFC games: 2. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: West Adelaide.
DOB: July 29, 1976.
Rookie list elevation 1999.

Howard was promoted from the Rookie List to make his AFL debut as a 23-year-old in 1999. Although only managing two games for the Crows before being delisted, Howard was a strong midfielder who forged a successful SANFL career.



Ben Hudson

Guernsey number: 13.
Crows debut: Round 3 v Fremantle, 2004.
AFC games: 55. AFC goals: 6.
Recruited from: Werribee.
DOB: February 24, 1979.
No 58 pick at 2003 national draft.

Adelaide plucked Hudson from VFL club Werribee as a 24-year-old ruckman to provide big man support but although raw he didn’t take long to become a contributor. His career kicked on in 2005 but he was injured on the eve of the 2005 finals and required a knee reconstruction. Returned to the Adelaide line-up in 2007 but at the end of the season asked to be traded to the Western Bulldogs.



Danny Hughes

Guernsey number: 19.
Crows debut: Round 3 v Sydney, 1991.
AFC games: 11. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: Melbourne.
DOB: December 4, 1963.
Original squad selection 1991.

A best and fairest winner at Melbourne in 1985, Hughes returned to SA after 124 games with the Demons to add experience to the Crows’ inaugural squad. Predominantly played at full back, Hughes was a strong, reliable performer who created opportunities for his team mates. Retired from the AFL at the end of the club’s first year and finished his career with the Port Adelaide Magpies in the SANFL.



Anthony Ingerson

Guernsey number: 29.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Footscray, 1992.
AFC games: 37. AFC goals: 25.
Recruited from: Central District.
DOB: October 13, 1969.
Zone selection 1991.

Ingerson was a mobile and talented SANFL key forward who joined Adelaide’s squad before its second season after winning Central District’s best-and-fairest in 1991. He played 15 games in his first year with the Crows but only 22 in the next three years. He had much more success after being traded to Melbourne, where he played 121 games in six seasons, mainly as a defender, before knee injuries forced him to retire during the 2001 season.



Brett James

Guernsey number: 11.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Brisbane, 1997.
AFC games: 76. AFC goals: 11.
Recruited from: Collingwood
DOB: December 15, 1972
Trade from Collingwood for Jonathon Ross.

James returned to South Australia after a three-year stint at Collingwood, where he played 42 AFL games. The former Norwood midfielder or small defender was a courageous ball-getter and a particularly skilful handballer. He celebrated his return by playing in Adelaide’s 1997 and 1998 AFL premiership teams. In 1997 he also played with brother Roger in Norwood’s SANFL premiership side. After being delisted at the end of 2000, James returned to a successful SANFL career with Norwood, for whom he made 236 appearances between 1990 and 1993 and from 1997 to 2006 and captained between 2002 and 2006.



Luke Jericho

Guernsey number: 30.
Crows debut: Round 4 v St Kilda, 2004,
AFC games: 33. AFC goals: 31.
Recruited from: West Adelaide.
DOB: October 18, 1984.
Draft pick 32, 2002 national draft.

Jericho played 15 games in his first season (2004) but over the next four seasons at the club he was unable to secure a regular spot, appearing only 18 more times.



Aaron Keating

Guernsey number: 20.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Brisbane, 1997.
AFC games: 6. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: Norwood.
DOB: May 24, 1974.
Trade from Port (with Tim Cook) for Scott Hodges.

The giant ruckman is best remembered for playing his third game in the 1997 premiership victory. And the next week he played in Norwood’s SANFL premiership. He did not have so much luck in his next season, playing just three more games, and was consequently delisted at the end of 1998. Brother Clark played 139 games for Brisbane.



Matthew Kelly

Guernsey number: 42.
Crows debut: Round 16 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 2. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Norwood.
DOB: July 2, 1971.
Original squad selection 1991.

Kelly was a talented midfielder/flanker, however had his career restricted by serious knee injuries and was unable to reach his full potential. He nearly went to Collingwood at the end of 1990 but chose to stay in South Australia to join the Crows. Played one game in 1991 and one more the following year. His grandfather, Maurie Arbon, was a State footballer and 1949 premiership player with North Adelaide.



John Klug

Guernsey number: 20.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 26. AFC goals: 35.
Recruited from: Woodville.
DOB: September 28, 1965.
Original squad selection 1991.

Klug took some time to push through to the highest level but was an immediate success with the Crows. The clever centre half-forward played 30 reserves games for VFL club Richmond in 1984-85 but then returned to his home club Glenorchy before joining SANFL club Woodville in 1988. Club best and fairest in Woodville’s final season, Klug kicked four goals in Adelaide’s first game against Hawthorn in 1991 and played 20 games to finish 8th in the best-and-fairest. But he played only six games in 1992 before a serious infection following knee surgery ended his AFL career. Later coached in Queensland and then Tasmania.



Matthew Kluzek

Guernsey number: 31.
Crows debut: Round 15 v Richmond, 1994.
AFC games: 24. AFC goals: 15.
Recruited from: Woodville-West Torrens.
DOB: April 3, 1973.
No 31, pre-season draft 2004.

Kluzek earned his stripes as a well respected team player at the Crows after playing in an SANFL premiership with the Eagles in 1993. He was a hard working and versatile footballer who was always strong at the ball. Kluzek managed to kick some valuable goals, including five in his third game, but only played 24 games in three seasons.



Kym Koster

Guernsey number: 9, 5.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Sydney, 1996.
AFC games: 95. AFC goals: 31.
Recruited from: South Adelaide (SANFL)/Footscray.
DOB: February 1, 1973.
Trade from Footscray for draft selection 9.

After 38 games in two seasons at Footscray, Koster was traded back to the Crows before the 1996 season. It proved a good move as he played in both the 1997 and 1998 premierships. He was a hardworking footballer who spent most of his game time on the wing or at half-forward.. He fought back from a knee reconstruction and was regarded as a courageous player.



Chris Ladhams

Guernsey number: 40.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Sydney, 2001.
AFC games: 54. AFC goals: 37.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL)/Essendon.
DOB: October 24, 1980.
Pick 5, pre-season draft 2001.

After spending time at Essendon without making his AFL debut, Ladhams returned home to play with the Crows in 2001. A small, talented left footer with a powerful kick and a love for a goal, Ladhams played regularly from mid-2002 until the end of 2003. But he then fell out of favour and did not play a game in his last year at the club (2005).



Clayton Lamb

Guernsey number: 6.
Crows debut: Round 5 v West Coast, 1991.
AFC games: 1. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: Glenelg (SANFL).
DOB: July 1, 1964.
Original squad selection 1991.

It would be unfair to judge Lamb’s career on his time with Adelaide. Although he played only one game for the Crows, Lamb was a seasoned performer at SANFL level where the midfielder or half-forward played 174 games for West Adelaide, 23 for Glenelg and three for South Australia before Adelaide arrived on the scene.



Scott Lee

Guernsey number: 13.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 86. AFC goals: 11.
Recruited from: Hawthorn/Central District (SANFL).
DOB: March 5, 1963.
Original squad selection 1991.

Lee, who played one pre-season game in three seasons at Hawthorn before moving to South Australia in 1985, made the most of his second opportunity at the highest level after some consistent seasons for SANFL club Central District. A best-and-fairest winner in 1990, he became one of the Crows’ strongest and reliable defenders and was always an honest performer, mainly playing in the back pocket. Lee was rarely beaten; he was known around the club as ‘The Agitator” because of his ability to frustrate his opponents. For Central he played a total of 243 games, finishing in 2000.



Bruce Lindner

Guernsey number: 9.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 19. AFC goals: 28.
Recruited from: Geelong.
DOB: June 20, 1961.
Original squad selection 1991.

Lindner played 56 SANFL games for West Adelaide before spending six seasons at Geelong for 66 VFL games and 139 goals. He then joined Adelaide’s inaugural squad. Injuries restricted Lindner’s opportunities, preventing him from showing more of his flair in the forward line. He did not play any more football after breaking his leg in four places when he fell from a trail bike in 1993.



Bruce Lindsay

Guernsey number: 32.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 6. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: West Torrens.
DOB: July 22, 1961.
Original squad selection 1991.

Lindsay was first pursued by VFL clubs in the late 1970s, having made his SANFL debut for West Torrens aged 16 and his State debut against Victoria less than a year later. He signed with Collingwood but a serious knee injury at the end of 1980 kept him out of the game for two years. Lindsay stayed with Torrens for the rest of the decade, captaining the club and State. Then came the unexpected chance to join the new Crows. He played at half-back in Adelaide’s first game against Hawthorn but made only five more appearances. Hamstring problems ended his career but he later returned to the Crows as a specialist development coach and team runner.



Joshua Mail

Guernsey number: 8.
Crows debut: Round 10 v Fitzroy, 1994.
AFC games: 4. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: December 18, 1974.
Pick 27, pre-season draft 1993.

Mail broke into SANFL league football at the age of 15 and played Teal Cup for SA. The nuggety rover or back pocket was reluctant to join the Crows when he was first drafted before the 1993 season. But once he made a commitment to training he showed some promise in his brief stint at the highest level, before returning to North Adelaide.



Ben Marsh

Guernsey number: 31.
Crows debut: Round 14 v Sydney, 1998.
AFC games: 48. AFC goals: 18.
Recruited from: West Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: July 9, 1976.
Rookie list elevation, 1998.

Marsh spent 18 months on Adelaide’s rookie list before earning promotion. And he made a great start to his AFL career, kicking three goals and collecting 17 hit-outs in an impressive debut at the SCG. In his ninth game the ruckman played in the club’s second premiership (1998) but he needed a knee reconstruction after round one the following year. He returned to the side in 2000 and was a regular in 2001 but played only eight games in the next two seasons with the Crow. Then spent 2004 with Richmond, where he played seven more AFL games before returning to West Adelaide.



David Marshall

Guernsey number: 16.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 26. AFC goals: 14.
Recruited from: Glenelg (SANFL).
DOB: June 30, 1968.
Original squad selection 1991.

Marshall had already played 13 seasons of senior football when the Crows were formed. And he was 30 years, 265 days old when he made his AFL debut in the club’s first game against Hawthorn – the oldest to have made his debut with the club. However, after years of fine service for Glenelg he adapted to the higher level with ease. Marshall made his SANFL league debut in 1978 and had played 323 games for the Tigers (including premierships in 1985-86) before joining the Crows’ inaugural squad. He won Glenelg’s best-and-fairest in 1990, when he finished joint runner-up for the Magarey Medal. The stylish wingman/centreman played 26 games in two seasons with the Crows and later became a team selector and then a member of the board in 1999 and 2000. He finished his playing career with Glenelg in 1993, when he also captained South Australia’s state league team against Western Australia.



Kris Massie

Guernsey number: 3
Crows debut: Round 5 v Port Adelaide, 2002
AFC games: 88. AFC goals: 14.
Recruited from: Carlton.
DOB: May 30, 1980.
Trade from Carlton for Andrew Eccles.

Massie, a No 7 draft pick in 1997 after being an All-Australian under-18, played 43 games for Carlton from 1998 to 2001 and was the younest player on the field in the 1999 grand final. He switched to Adelaide at the end of 2001. In seven seasons with Adelaide his most consistent season was 2006, when he played 20 games in defence and through the midfield. But even then he was left out of Adelaide’s preliminary final side against West Coast. In his final two seasons with the Crows he was in the 22 for the finals but he was delisted at the end of 2008 and has continued his career with SANFL club Norwood.



Martin Mattner

Guernsey number: 39
Crows debut: Round 14 v Collingwood, 2002
AFC games: 98. AFC goals: 22.
Recruited from: Sturt.
DOB: August 6, 1982.
Rookie list elevation 2002.

Earned his opportunity late in 2002 and then after a couple of seasons as a fringe player became a valuable wingman and then half-back. A fierce tackler also known for some dashing run from defence, he was overlooked for the 2007 elimination final and then traded to Sydney at the end of the 2007 season.



Rodney Maynard

Guernsey number: 18.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 81. AFC goals: 24.
Recruited from: Norwood (SANFL).
DOB: September 21, 1966.
Original squad selection 1991.

‘Rocket’ Maynard was the ever reliable but unfashionable defender. Recruited by Norwood from Lameroo North - where his family had a wheat and sheep property - he played 137 SANFL games for the Redlegs before the arrival of the Crows and topped the club’s goalkicking in 1988. In the AFL he took on some much bigger opponents and was rewarded with the honour of being the Adelaide Football Club’s first winner of the Best Team Man award. Was a regular in the early seasons - he did not miss a game in the first two years – and even played in Adelaide’s first trial game against Essendon on the eve of his wedding. Gave great service for five seasons but in 1993-94 a broken collarbone, shoulder problems and a broken arm cost him games before retiring from the AFL at the end of 1995. However, he continued to play country football for many years and finished his career by winning a premiership with Lameroo in 2008.



Jason McCartney

Guernsey number: 8.
Crows debut: Round 1 v North Melbourne, 1995.
AFC games: 37. AFC goals: 20.
Recruited from: Collingwood.
DOB: March 14, 1974.
Trade from Collingwood for draft selection 9 and 53 (1994).

A gun junior Victorian footballer, McCartney played 38 games in four years at Collingwood before making the switch to the Crows at the end of 1994. He played 20 games in his first year at West Lakes but did not play in the 1997 premiership and then switched to North Melbourne in 1998, where he played in the losing grand final against the Crows. Played regularly in defence but missed the club’s 1999 premiership through suspension. McCartney nearly died in the 2002 Bali bombings, suffering severe burns. After fighting his way back into the Kangaroos side midway through 2003, he announced his retirement on national TV after the final siren of his comeback game.



Peter McIntyre

Guernsey number: 23.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 14. AFC goals: 19.
Recruited from: South Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: January 6, 1967.
Original squad selection 1991.

McIntyre, recruited from country Victoria by South Adelaide, kicked four goals from full forward on debut against Hawthorn in Adelaide’s first game in the AFL. He had injury problems in the first half of the season but he had two more bags of four goals in consecutive weeks later in the season. However, he played only one more AFL game in 1992. Continued to play for South until 1996 and then returned to country Victoria.



Martin McKinnon

Guernsey number: 28.
Crows debut: Round 16 v Carlton, 1994.
AFC games: 25. AFC goals: 7.
Recruited from: Central District (SANFL).
DOB: July 5, 1975.
Pick 26, 1992 national draft.

McKinnon was the youngest player on Adelaide’s list when drafted at the end of 1992. The wingman represented SA in two Teal Cup campaigns and made his SANFL league debut in 1992. He played eight games for Adelaide at the end of 1994 and then another 17 games in 1995 but was then traded to Geelong at the end of 1995 as part of the complex deal which brought Darren Jarman to Adelaide. He played 54 games in three years with the Cats and then had two years with the Brisbane Lions (for seven games) before returning to Central District where he played in the club’s 2001 SANFL premiership.



John Meesen

Guernsey number: 2
Crows debut: Round 20 v Western Bulldogs, 2007.
AFC games: 2. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Geelong U18.
DOB: June 20, 1986.
Pick 8, national draft 2004.

A highly-rated junior ruckman, Meesen was a first-round draft pick who spent three years developing in the SANFL with Norwood. Made his AFL debut late in the 2007 season but later that year asked to be traded to Melbourne.



Mark Mickan

Guernsey number: 25.
Crows debut: Round 4 v Essendon, 1991
AFC games: 37. AFC goals: 12.
Recruited from: Brisbane.
DOB: January 30, 1961.
Original squad concession selection 1991.

Recruited from Renmark, Mickan was a late starter in the VFL/AFL despite winning three club best-and fairest awards at West Adelaide, including its 1983 premiership year when he missed the finals because of a knee injury. He was West’s skipper in 1986 and then joined new club Brisbane Bears in 1987 and was appointed as the team’s first captain. An All-Australian ruckman in 1988, Mickan was Brisbane’s leader for three years. But after playing just two games in 1990 (for a club total of 48) he joined Adelaide for its first year in the competition and revived his career in spectacular fashion. Although he missed the first three games, Mickan went on to win Adelaide’s inaugural club champion award. He played only two games in 1993 but still managed to win West’s best-and-fairest award for a fourth time before retiring at the end of that season. He has had two stints as an assistant coach at the AFC and also coached SANFL club Woodville-West Torrens in 1998-99. Now coaching SANFL club Glenelg.



Michael Murphy

Guernsey number: 22.
Crows debut: Round 2 v Carlton, 1991.
AFC games: 16. AFC goals: 41.
Recruited from: Glenelg (SANFL).
DOB: September 8, 1965.
Original squad selection 1991.

Murphy was a strong key forward from Renmark who played three games for North Melbourne in 1988, returned to Glenelg, and then was added to the inaugural Crows list in 1991. Kicked six goals in his second game for the club (round two v Carlton, 1991) and then three times bagged five goals in the 1992 season. But injuries and suspensions limited him to 16 games with Adelaide and he then moved to Brisbane where he played 10 games in 1993, including a bag of eight, before a run of hamstring, shoulder and then knee injuries ended his playing career.



Romano Negri

Guernsey number: 1.
Club Debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 6. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Woodville (SANFL).
DOB: September 30, 1964.
Original squad selection 1991.

Recruited by Woodville from Tasmania in 1987, Negri captained the club in its last two seasons before the arrival of the Crows. He was the tallest player in the AFL in 1991, towering over all opponents at 204cm, and played in the Crows’ first match against Hawthorn. But after a promising start he played only four more games in 1991 and then the opening game of 1992. Finished in the SANFL in 1995.



Ben Nelson

Guernsey number: 6.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Bulldogs, 2002.
AFC games: 12. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: Carlton.
DOB: January 23, 1977.
Trade from Carlton for David Gallagher.

The son of former Sturt champion ‘Sandy’ Nelson, Ben left SANFL club Sturt at the end of 1996 and played 40 games for Carlton. The strong midfielder, who played in Carlton’s losing 1999 grand final side, was traded to Adelaide before the 2002 season and played 12 games that season. He returned to his SANFL club and captained the club.



Ricky O’Loughlin

Guernsey number: 27.
Crows debut: Round 5 v Brisbane, 2000.
AFC games: 9. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: Port Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: July 4, 1979.
Pick 51, national draft 1999.

From the Port Adelaide Magpies where he played in the 1999 SANFL premiership, O’Loughlin was a skilful half-forward with great pace. Although showing potential, the younger brother of Sydney star Michael had few opportunities and was unable to secure his place in the Crows side. Also spent a year on Sydney’s rookie list.



Trent Ormond-Allen

Guernsey number: 21.
Crows debut: Round 2 v Richmond, 1997.
AFC games: 42. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: Melbourne.
DOB: June 11, 1976.
Trade from Melbourne for draft pick 83, 1996.

Developed at the Port Magpies, Ormond-Allen was a No 10 draft pick by Melbourne in 1993. But after playing just eight games for the Demons he was traded to the Crows. Played 18 games in 1997, including the preliminary final, but missed the premiership because of glandular fever and then also missed out the next season, despite playing 15 games. After battling to become a permanent member of the side and not playing a game in 2000, Ormond-Allen was delisted.
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Past Players P-Z (1-99 games)

Paul Patterson

Guernsey number: 46.
Crows debut: Round 19 v Richmond, 1991.
AFC games: 9. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: West Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: September 28, 1965.
Original squad selection 1991.

Patterson was a strong, disciplined defender who spent his much of his limited time at the Crows playing full back or centre half back. He was reliable but did not receive many opportunities and he was delisted at the end of 1993.



Andrew Payze

Guernsey number: 24.
Crows debut: Round 19 v Essendon, 1991.
AFC games: 14. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: West Torrens (SANFL).
DOB: August 25, 1966.
Original squad selection 1991.

Payze, runner-up in the 1986 Magarey Medal to Greg Anderson, had long been a target for VFL clubs. The West Torrens wingman won a spot on the inaugural Crows list but played only five games in the first season and another nine in 1992. He retired in 1998? after 304?? SANFL games with Torrens and Woodville-West Torrens. More than a decade after finishing with the Crows, Payze took up a position on the Adelaide Football Club board.



Nick Pesch

Guernsey number: 16.
Crows debut: Round 17 v West Coast, 1994.
AFC games: 31. AFC goals: 15.
Recruited from: Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL).
DOB: June 25, 1974.
Pick 41, pre-season draft 1993.

Pesch was a hard working, skilful rover who was very impressive in the early period of his career after playing in the 1993 SANFL premiership with Woodville-West Torrens. However, nagging injuries slowed his development and after losing confidence he struggled to win his place back in the side. After a brief stint at Melbourne (four games in 1996), he returned to Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL.



Lance Picioane

Guernsey number: 4.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Carlton.
AFC games: 4. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: Western Jets U18.
DOB: June 7, 1980.
Pick 17, national draft 1997.

Picioane, a former Victorian Metro under-16 captain and All-Australian under-18, began his Crows career in promising fashion, making his debut as a 17-year-old in the opening round of his first year at the club. Only Ben Hart has been younger on debut for the club. He suffered a number of injuries during his time at West Lakes and was traded to Hawthorn at the end of 1999. Played 58 games with the Hawks in five seasons and then another 15 games for the Kangaroos in 2005.



Matthew Powell

Guernsey number: 20.
Crows debut: Round 13 v Geelong,1993.
AFC games: 16. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: South Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: September 27, 1973.
Pick 56, national draft 1992.

Powell was a solid on-baller or defender with great skill and courage. He was knocked out in his first two games for the Crows in 1993 and managed to play 16 games over three seasons. Powell earned respect for his determination and commitment to hard work.



Adam Richardson

Guernsey number: 15.
Crows debut: Round 7 v Fremantle, 2001.
AFC games: 2. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: West Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: August 20, 1974.
Pick 12, pre-season draft 2001.

After winning three Ken Farmer Medals as the SANFL’s leading goalkicker with West Adelaide – including a 100-goal season in 1998. Richardson came to the Crows as a mature age (26) pick. He was a strong marking target but was given only two opportunities in a Crows jumper, for one goal, despite an 81-goal SANFL season with West.



Chad Rintoul

Guernsey number: 42.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Brisbane, 1997.
AFC games: 23. AFC goals: 16.
Recruited from: East Fremantle.
DOB: July 31, 1974.
Pick 69, national draft 1996.

The strongly-built half-forward came to the Crows from Western Australian club East Fremantle, having represented WA at State league level. His career with the Crows began with success, playing in the 1997 premiership side in his 11th game. But after being an emergency for the 1998 grand final he was traded to West Coast, where he played 39 games in two seasons. Then finished his AFL career at Collingwood, playing 14 games in 2001-02.



Jonathon Ross

Guernsey number: 39.
Crows debut: Round 5 v Richmond, 1992.
AFC games: 20. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: Norwood (SANFL).
DOB: November 3, 1973.
Original squad selection 1991.

A well-built, strong key position player, Jonathon Ross had the potential to go far. However, his career was hampered by knee injuries and off-field drama and after playing 12 games in his debut season (1992) he managed just eight more games in the next four years. Was offered a chance at Collingwood but lost his place for disciplinary reasons.



Paul Rouvray

Guernsey number: 45.
Crows debut: Round 19 v Fitzroy, 1992.
AFC games: 21. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: Glenelg.
DOB: April 18, 1972.
Original squad selection 1991.

Rouvray, picked by the Crows after an outstanding debut season with SANFL club Glenelg, had three seasons at the club, playing in defence or on a wing. He was a regular “fill-in” player, often used to plug gaps in a side with injuries. Rouvray was traded to Sydney as part of the complicated Darren Jarman deal but did not play a game for the Swans.



Stephen Rowe

Guernsey number: 31, 3.
Crows debut: Round 3 v Sydney, 1991.
AFC games: 29. AFC goals: 24.
Recruited from: Norwood.
DOB: November 3, 1965.
Original squad selection 1991.

Started his league career in WA with South Fremantle and then moved to Norwood, where he was a tough ballgetting rover in 89 games. Rowe was one of the characters in the Crows’ first squad. Always enthusiastic, he played his games across five seasons and missed the 1994 season because of a knee reconstruction. Rowe finished his playing career at Norwood and was part of the club’s 1997 premiership. He is now a well-known media personality with FiveAA.



Adam Saliba
Guernsey number: 37.
Crows debut: Round 15 v Sydney, 1992.
AFC games: 3. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: July 14, 1972.
Original squad selection 1991.

Saliba was an exceptionally talented footballer from North Adelaide and in his AFL debut rated highly with 26 possessions. However, he only played two more games.



Clay Sampson
Guernsey number: 24.
Crows debut: Round 17 v Richmond, 1997.
AFC games: 24. AFC goals: 16.
Recruited from: Melbourne.
DOB: February 24, 1976.
Trade from Melbourne for Nick Pesch.

Originally drafted from South Adelaide, Sampson showed potential in his 13 games with Melbourne in 1995-96. The wingman then switched to the Crows, broke into the team late in the minor round, and was a member of the 1997 premiership side. After missing out in 1998 he was traded to Richmond, where he played another 27 games in two seasons. Then returned to South Adelaide and during the 2008 season took over as league coach.



Brenton Sanderson

Guernsey number:36.
Crows debut: Round 6 v Brisbane, 1992.
AFC games: 6. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: Sturt (SANFL).
DOB: February 27, 1974.
Original squad selection 1991.

A star junior footballer with Sturt, Sanderson’s career took some time to get going. He played just six games for the Crows in 1992-93 and then spent a year with Collingwood, playing four games. But it was at Geelong where he eventually found success after being dropped for the 1995 grand final. He became a regular half back and his 199-game career with the Cats was highlighted by winning the 2001 club best and fairest. Is now an assistant coach at Geelong.



Daniel Schell

Guernsey number: 27.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Bulldogs, 2002.
AFC games: 11. AFC goals: 9.
Recruited from: Fremantle.
DOB: January 20, 1980.
Traded by Fremantle.

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After three seasons with Fremantle (for 16 games), the former Central District junior forward was traded to the Crows in 2002 and the club had high hopes he could develop into a goalkicker. However, he played only 11 games in two seasons. Has continued to play with great success in the SANFL, winning five premierships with Central.



Jacob Schuback

Guernsey number: 38, 26.
Club Debut: Round 20 v Collingwood, 2003.
AFC games: 7. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: Sale.
DOB: November 28, 1983.
Pick 59, national draft 2002.

Made his AFL debut in his first season at West Lakes and showed promise as a small forward with a long left-foot kick. Played another six games in 2004 but suffered a shoulder injury and then did not add to his tally in 2005 and was delisted.



Stephen Schwerdt

Guernsey number: 40.
Crows debut: Round 5 v Richmond, 1992.
AFC games: 25. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: Central District.
DOB: May 5, 1968.
Original squad selection 1991.

Playing mostly on a wing or a half-back flank, Schwerdt was a determined and fit left-footer who always gave his best. Drafted by West Coast in 1989, Schwerdt had a terrible run with injuries, including two broken jaws, in his first year on the Crows’ list. Was a fringe player from 1992-94. After playing out his career back in the SANFL with Central District, Schwerdt became the Crows’ Fitness Coach in 1999 and he is now Physical Performance Manager.



Matthew Shir

Guernsey number: 5.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Sydney, 2001.
AFC games: 11. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers.
DOB: May 2, 1980.
Pick 83, national draft 1999.

Shir, who represented Australia at junior level, was a hard running defender for the majority of his 11 AFL games played across the 2001-02 seasons. Suffered from groin injuries.



Hayden Skipworth

Guernsey number: 14.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Sydney 2001.
AFC games: 44. AFC goals: 22.
Recruited from: Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL).
DOB: February 25, 1983.
Pick 53, national draft 2000.

An All-Australian at under-18 level, Skipworth stepped straight into the AFL for the opening round of 2001 against Sydney but was delisted at the end of his second year with only seven games to his name. Returned on the rookie list and was upgraded late in 2003. Played 21 games in 2005 but made just six appearances in 2006 and was cut despite a best-on-ground performance for his SANFL club Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL grand final. Spent the next two seasons with Essendon’s VFL affiliate Bendigo and was drafted by Essendon at the end of 2008.



Darren Smith
Guernsey number: 28.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 9. AFC goals: 10.
Recruited from: Port Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: February 9, 1965.
Original squad selection 1991.

Smith was an experienced SANFL centre half-forward who had knocked back several VFL offers over several years before joining the Crows after 168 SANFL games for Port Adelaide.. He played in the first game against Hawthorn and kicked four goals in his third AFL match but played only six games in his first season and then three in 1992 before returning to Port Adelaide. When Darren finally retired he had amassed a tally of 343 league games with Port Adelaide. He also played in seven SANFL
premierships with the Magpies.



Barry Standfield

Guernsey number: 16.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Brisbane, 1997.
AFC games: 13. AFC goals: 23.
Recruited from: Footscray.
DOB: February 13, 1970.
Trade from Footscray for draft picks 32, 47, 1996 national draft.

From Fish Creek, Standfield became a regular with Footscray and played 98 games in from 1990-96. Hamstring problems restricted him to just three games in 1996 and he was traded to Adelaide. The strongly-built key forward seemed an ideal recruit for the Crows when he booted five goals in the opening round of 1997 and a further five a month later. But his form dipped and he was delisted at the end of the 1998 season.



Linden Stevens
Guernsey number: 39.
Crows debut: Round 22 v West Coast, 1998.
AFC games: 2. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Sturt (SANFL).
DOB: June 13, 1978.
Pick 65, national draft 1997.

The young utility from Scotch College had his first taste of AFL football coming off of the bench in the last minor round game of 1998. He held his spot for the following week’s qualifying final against Melbourne but missed out on the rest of the games on the way to the premiership. Persistent injuries affected his preseason in 1999 and he was then demoted to the rookie list.



Sean Tasker

Guernsey number: 49 and 4.
Crows debut: Round 15 v Collingwood, 1991.
AFC games: 48. AFC goals: 17.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: June 18, 1968.
Original squad selection 1991.

A premiership player with North Adelaide in 1987, Tasker was one of Adelaide’s most reliable defenders and was a highly respected player during the seven years he spent at the club. Tasker also had the ability to play as a ‘fill-in’ forward when required. Following his AFL career, he played successfully with Glenelg and Sturt in the SANFL.



James Thiessen

Guernsey number: 29.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Carlton, 1998.
AFC games: 44. AFC goals: 21.
Recruited from: Norwood (SANFL).
DOB: February 10, 1974.
Pick 33, national draft 1997.

After a seven-game stint with Richmond in 1993, Thiessen eventually found his way to Norwood where he played in an SANFL premiership and represented the SANFL State league side. His good form created another chance at AFL level via the Crows. He made the most of the opportunity, showing skill, speed and creativity from a wing. He had a major influence on Adelaide’s 1998 premiership victory and was a regular the following season but played just two games in 2000.



Robbie Thompson

Guernsey number: 41.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 5. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Glenelg (SANFL).
DOB: October 22, 1967.
Original squad selection 1991.

Thompson was a part of Adelaide’s inaugural AFL side against Hawthorn and performed admirably on the night. He was mostly recognised as a stylish half back flanker. However, he only added another four AFL games to his tally and was delisted at the end of his first season.



Shane Tongerie

Guernsey number: 17.
Crows debut: Round 6 v Brisbane, 1994.
AFC games: 4. AFC goals: 3.
Recruited from: Central District (SANFL).
DOB: February 10, 1971.
Pick 18, pre-season draft 1994.

Tongerie started in impressive fashion, coming off the bench and kicking three goals on a half forward flank. However, he struggled for consistency and quickly fell out of favour with selectors after just four games.



Jason Torney

Guernsey number: 15.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Fremantle, 2003.
AFC games: 77. AFC goals: 18.
Recruited from: Richmond.
DOB: June 16, 1977.
Pick 18, pre-season draft 1994.
Trade from Richmond.

Originally from South Adelaide, Torney joined Richmond in 1995 and played 118 games in eight seasons before he was told he would not be offered another contract. Adelaide pounced and he ended up with the Crows as part of the deal to secure Wayne Carey at the end of 2002. He proved a valuable pick-up in his first season, playing 24 games. But he had injury problems throughout 2004 and early in 2004 and again in 2006. Strong and reliable in defence, Torney had a solid 2007 season but was delisted at the end of that year. Continues to play for South Adelaide.



Peter Turner

Guernsey number: 22.
Crows debut: Round 8 v Essendon, 1994.
AFC games: 3. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: January 23, 1974.
Original squad selection 1991.

A highly-rated junior at North Adelaide, where he made his league debut aged 16 in the 1990 preliminary final, Turner was one of the youngest players on Adelaide’s original list. He captained SA’s Teal Cup team in 1991 and won All-Australian under-17 selection that year. Adelaide remained patient and he finally made his AFL debut in 1994. But the 194cm forward played just three games for the Crows and then two more with Carlton in 1996.mise, however he failed to reach the expectations and only managed to play three AFL games before being traded to Carlton.



Peter Vardy

Guernsey number: 30.
Crows debut: Round 14 v Brisbane, 1996.
AFC games: 96. AFC goals: 150.
Recruited from: Central District (SANFL).
DOB: January 26, 1976.
Pick 7, pre-season draft 1995.

The former South Australian under-15 captain was recruited in the 1995 pre-season draft before he had played league football. Injuries held him back in his first year on the list and he made his debut in 1996. Vardy had an outstanding 1997 season as a wingman or half-forward but missed the grand final because of a shoulder injury. He booted 44 goals in 1998, including seven against Port, six in a semi-final win over Sydney and two goals in the 1998 grand final win over North Melbourne. After suffering more groin injuries, Vardy was traded to Melbourne at the end of 2001 and played 42 games until the end of 2004.



Mark Viska

Guernsey number: 49.
Crows debut: Round 10 v Brisbane, 1993.
AFC games: 33. AFC goals: 1.
Recruited from: Glenelg (SANFL).
DOB: April 29, 1971.
Concession selection 1992.

Viska was recognised for his fearless attack on the ball and the opponent and was a fine tackler. From Glenelg, he made his AFL debut in 1993 across half-back or in the back pocket. Spent five years on the list but after his first season was only used spasmodically. Viska returned to Glenelg to continue a successful SANFL career.



Tom Warhurst

Guernsey number: 44.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 2. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: Norwood (SANFL).
DOB: February 17, 1963.
Original squad selection 1991.

Warhurst was a long-serving and reliable full back for his home club Norwood, where he played 231 SANFL games (and three State games) before signed by the Crows. He had been signed by Essendon in 1981 and drafted by Fitzroy three years later but opted to stay in the SANFL. In Adelaide’s first AFL match he beat Hawthorn champion Dermott Brereton from centre half back. However, Warhurst only added one more match to his AFL total and needed a knee reconstruction at the end of the 1991 season.



Fergus Watts

Guernsey number: 6.
Crows debut: Round 13 v Bulldogs, 2004.
AFC games: 5. AFC goals: 2.
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons.
DOB: September 21, 1985.
Pick 14, 2003 national draft.

A promising key forward, Watts was Adelaide’s first pick in the 2003 national draft and made his AFL debut the following year. He was restricted by injuries in 2005 and did not add to his Crows tally but kicked 10 goals for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL preliminary final. Watts then quit Adelaide and was traded to St Kilda, where he played the first game of the 2006 season but struggled to recover from a broken ankle and was delisted at the end of 2007.



Wayne Weidemann

Guernsey number: 33.
Crows debut: Round 16 v Hawthorn, 1991.
AFC games: 68. AFC goals: 26.
Recruited from: West Torrens (SANFL).
DOB: October 21, 1966.
Original squad selection 1991.

Tried out unsuccessfully with Collingwood in 1988 but spent 1990 in the SANFL after being recruited by West Torrens from Canberra. The rugged midfielder from Fish Creek with the Viking looks became a cult figure among Crows supporters and the crowd’s cry of ‘Weed’ accompanied his kicks. Weidemann made most of his appearances for the club from 1992-94. In 1993 he only played seven SANFL games for Woodville-West Torrens because of AFL duties but won the Jack Oatey Medal as best afield in the Eagles’ premiership win over Norwood. Weidemann moved to Tasmania to coach after finishing with Adelaide in 1996 but eventually returned to South Australia and coached West Adelaide from 2006-07.



Sean Wellman

Guernsey number: 44.
Crows debut: Round 6 v Brisbane, 1994.
AFC games: 34. AFC goals: 9.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: September 20, 1974.
Daft concession, 1992.

Wellman made an early start to his senior career, playing for North in the SANFL in 1991. A back injury kept him out of the game the following year but after a solid 1993 he was claimed by the Crows, where he played 34 games in his first two seasons. He was then released to Essendon as part of the complicated deal to bring Darren Jarman back to South Australia. Wellman became a fine centre half-back with the Bombers, earning All Australian selection in 1998, playing in the Bombers’ 2000 premiership side and then again being named an All Australian in 2001. He retired at the end of 2004 after 178 games for Essendon. He was an assistant coach at the Western Bulldogs in 2006-07 and switched to Melbourne in 2008.



Stuart Wigney

Guernsey number: 14.
Crows debut: Round 20 v Hawthorn, 1993.
AFC games: 10. AFC goals: 20.
Recruited from: Sydney.
DOB: April 19, 1969.
Trade from Sydney for pick 71.

Wigney, a powerful key position player, had his time at Footscray and Sydney frustrated by injuries and his luck didn’t change at the Crows. He played 10 games for Adelaide in two seasons and was consequently delisted before being claimed by Richmond, where he played a further 14 games in two seasons for a career total of 72. His brother Brad played first-class cricket for South Australia.



Brent Williams

Guernsey number: 29.
Crows debut: Round 1 v Brisbane, 1997.
AFC games: 7. AFC goals: 4.
Recruited from: Prahran.
DOB: February 13, 1978.
Pick 18, national draft 1995.

Williams was an All-Australian under-17 forward from Victoria and was Adelaide’s first draft pick at the end of 1995. He showed promise in his first year in the SANFL with West Adelaide. But after playing the first seven AFL games of the 1997 season he slipped out of the team and did not return. At the end of that year he was traded to Melbourne for Nathan Bassett but he did not play any more AFL games with his new club.



Darryl Wintle

Guernsey number: 46.
Crows debut: Round 2 v Hawthorn, 1999.
AFC games: 3. AFC goals: 0.
Recruited from: North Adelaide (SANFL).
DOB: April 7, 1976.
Pick 12, pre-season 1999.

At age 23, Wintle was a mature aged recruit for the Crows. He had been a regular midfield star in the SANFL and played three consecutive AFL games early in his first season but then battled injuries and was delisted. Captained North Adelaide from 2002 and retired at the end of the 2008 season after 186 SANFL games.
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scott welsh paying 1001 to 1 to win this years coleman medal....:confused:

prob has more chance of winning it this year than when he was playing..
 
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