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Brett O'Farrell (born 3 January 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Sydney and Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Brett O'Farrell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Brett O'Farrell | ||
Date of birth | 3 January 1978 | ||
Original team(s) | Prahran U-18/East Sandringham | ||
Draft | 14th, 1996 AFL draft | ||
Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1998 | Sydney | 12 (10) | |
1999–2001 | Hawthorn | 9 (5) | |
Total | 21 (15) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2001. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
At Under-18 level, O'Farrell played for Prahran and it was from there that he was recruited by Sydney with the 14th selection of the 1996 AFL draft, a pick which had been received as part of the Anthony Rocca trade. He spent a season in the reserves before making his debut in 1998, filling in for ruckman Greg Stafford. O'Farrell, who kicked a goal with his first kick in the AFL, performed well enough to hold his place in the side for the finals series.[1]
He was traded to Hawthorn in the 1998 AFL draft, to serve as an understudy to ruckman and forward Paul Salmon.[2] However O'Farrell suffered numerous injuries during his time at Hawthorn and was not able to put together more than nine appearances.
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