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9 Andrew Swallow

 
Details
Number 9
Height 182cm
Weight 80kg
DOB 02-06-1987
Debut 2006
Games Goals
2012 0 2012 0
Career 106 Career 56
Dreamteam Points
2012 0 Go to Dream Team

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Drafted in 2005 Swallow is a tough in-and-under midfielder who can win important clearances for his team.

A genuine A-Grader, Swallow won the Syd Barker Medal in 2009 to cap off a break out year and was runner up the following year.

2011 was a career best season for the 24 year old with a stand out 39 disposals in round 11 against Adelaide, a second Syd Barker Medal and an International Rules call up. It has been a memorable year for the midfielder who has now cemented himself as one of the AFL’s elite

Draft history:
2005 NAB AFL Draft 3rd round selection (North Melbourne) No. 43 overall.
First game for North Melbourne: Round 8, 2006 v Fremantle
NMFC Cap: 927
Player honours: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2006, Syd Barker Medal 2009, Runner-up Syd Barker Medal 2010

Player sponsors: Greg, Brenda and Nicole Nugent/ LMG Accounting & Crow Business Services

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At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Ross Moyne (WA)
  • Clubs: North Melbourne
  • Debut: 2006
  • Recruited from: East Fremantle (WA)
  • AFL Awards:
  • Club Awards: Best and Fairest 2009, Runner-up Best and Fairest 2010
  • Brownlow Votes: 34
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 

News

Swallow: Team success the key

He had another impressive year in 2011 from a personal point of view, but Andrew Swallow says the new year presents even greater challenges for him and his teamThursday, January 05, 2012 - 4:24PM

Over-time for Swallow

Andrew Swallow has had a pre-season unlike any other. Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 6:58PM

Swallow named in Aussie squad

North Melbourne midfielder Andrew Swallow has been named in the Australian squad to take on Ireland in the International Rules series beginning later this monthFriday, October 14, 2011 - 11:24AM

Swallow tops North voting

North Melbourne midfielder Andrew Swallow's terrific season has been recognised with 16 votes in the Brownlow Medal. Monday, September 26, 2011 - 10:32PM

North's awesome foursome

Four Kangaroos have capped of their outstanding seasons with selection into the AFL’s initial All-Australian squad. Tuesday, September 06, 2011 - 5:18PM

Video

Utah - Testing times

While much of the North Melbourne Utah training camp is about physically challenging the players, a large component is about mentally testing them too.Monday, October 31, 2011 - 4:19PM

Andrew Swallow Syd Barker speech

Andrew Swallow takes to the stage after winning his second Syd Barker Medal.Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 9:26AM

Brownlow Blue Carpet

AFL.com.au takes to the Blue Carpet at the Brownlow Medal - features Norths Andrew Swallow. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 4:20PM

Best of 2011: North v Bulldogs

Watch a match summary of the clash between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs from Round 17 of the AFL Premiership.Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 3:00PM

Best of 2011: North Melbourne uncut

The other side of the Roos from the locker roomMonday, September 19, 2011 - 10:00AM

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