Anthony Condon (born 6 December 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League. He played for the club from 1987 to 1997.[1]
Anthony Condon | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 6 December 1967 | ||
Place of birth | Box Hill, Melbourne | ||
Original team(s) | Koonung | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
Position(s) | midfielder | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1987–1997 | Hawthorn | 145 (49) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1997. | |||
Career highlights | |||
2 premierships, 1989 & 1991 | |||
Source: The encyclopedia of AFL footballers[1] |
Condon played in the 1989 and 1991 Grand Finals for the Hawks, winning both of them.[2] An on-baller, Condon lined up against Paul Couch in the 1989 Grand Final and prevented the Brownlow winner from getting a touch for the first 18 minutes of play.[3] He also represented Victoria twice in State of Origin matches.[1]
Condon was known for his extraordinary stamina, great hardness on ball and his composure in high pressure situations.[1] One of the more bizarre anecdotes of his career was when a dog ran onto the ground and he unsuccessfully tried to remove it, failing he tried to kick the dog and tore his hamstring in the process.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The encyclopedia of AFL footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897, 8th edition. Seaford: Bas Publishing. p. 163. ISBN 9781921496004.
- ^ "Hawks Museum reopens for season 2016".
- ^ de Kretser, Chris (19 September 2013). "Frozen in time: Relieve Hawthorn's brutal win against Geelong in the 1989 Grand Final". Fox Sports.
External links
edit- Anthony Condon's playing statistics from AFL Tables