Ian Kidgell
| Ian Kidgell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ian Kidgell | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 1970 | ||
| Original team(s) |
Haileybury College[1]/ Hawthorn | ||
| Height | 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman/forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1991 | Brisbane Bears | 3 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ian Kidgell (born 21 November 1970) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Brisbane Bears in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Kidgell was originally listed by Hawthorn and played for their Under 19s and Reserves in 1989 and before leaving Hawthorn to go to Brisbane in the 1991 Pre-season Draft.[2]
Kidgell played three senior games for Brisbane in 1991 before returning to Hawthorn Reserves 1992, Essendon Reserves 1993, Oakleigh (VFA) 1994, Monbulk (1st Div YVMDFL 1995-2001 - a member of Monbulk's 1997 and 1998 premiership teams)
A champion High Jumper as a junior, and standing 203 cm, he was the Bears tallest ever player and was blessed with great athleticism, Kidgell had to wait until round 21 to make his debut.
References[]
- ^ Sportingpulse: AFL/VFL Draftees
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- 1970 births
- Brisbane Bears players
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)
- Living people
- Old Haileyburians Amateur Football Club players
- Oakleigh Football Club players