John Georgiades
John Georgiades (born 3 January 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Australian Football League.
| John Georgiades | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1966 | ||
| Original team(s) | Subiaco (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 35, 1988 national draft | ||
| Debut |
1989, Footscray vs. Carlton, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1989–1991 | Footscray | 15 (27) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
From WAFL club Subiaco, Georgiades was drafted by Footscray at number 35 at the 1988 VFL Draft. A forward, Georgiades is remembered for his debut in Round 1 of the 1989 season where he kicked 8 goals against Carlton. Only three players have kicked more goals on debut in VFL/AFL history. Georgiades's career failed to continue and his career ended after 15 games. Later that season he would accidentally kick Trevor Barker's face in an attempt to kick the ball off the ground on a dismal day at VFL Park Waverley. Barker only got two possessions and Georgiades kicked no goals.
Georgiades's son Mitch made his AFL debut for Port Adelaide in round one of the 2020 AFL season.[1]
References
- Woodcock, Mitchell; McArdle, Jordan (19 March 2020). "WA young guns Kysaiah Pickett, Mitch Georgiades among locals confirmed for AFL debuts". The West Australian. The West Australian and Seven West Media. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
External links
- John Georgiades's playing statistics from AFL Tables