Michael McGuane
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| Personal Info | |
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| Birth | December 29, 1967, Victoria |
| Recruited from | Sebastapol
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| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | , Collingwood vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Collingwood (1987-96)
152 Games, 128 Goals Carlton (1997) 3 Games, 1 Goal |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 1997 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
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Michael 'Mick' McGuane (born December 29, 1967) was an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League
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[edit] Playing career
[edit] Early years (1987-1990)
McGuane debuted in 1987 with Collingwood and showed great skills as a running midfielder. From Sebastapol, McGuane made a name for himself in 1988, coming runner-up to Peter Daicos in the best and fairest award. In his early career he continued to get recognised as a great young footballer, and in 1990, Collingwood's Premiership drought breaking season, he was a stand out in the finals. He carried the ball when he found it, and pumped it inside 50 on numerous occasions. He had 24 disposals in the Grand Final and kicked a handy goal.
[edit] Copeland Trophy era (1991-1994)
McGuane won the best and fairest award in seasons 1992 and 1993, and also won All-Australian selection in 1992 also. His career was at it's peak and was among the elite in AFL Football, and part of his hard work was due to Darren Millane's trainer, who was asked by Mick to help his fitness. In 1994 he kicked an amazing running goal against Carlton at the MCG, which saw him run from the centre-square along the wing and half-forward flank, closing to 30m and kicking it through the middle. He bounced the ball 7 times during the famous run, and was deemed as one of the greatest goals of all-time.
[edit] Later career and injuries (1995-1997)
In 1995 and 1996, McGuane broke down as a footballer as injuries took toll, as well as off-field incidents, including alcohol and gambling problems. An experienced player and somewhat decorated, his career was almost over. Calf injuries were his main concern in 1995, where he played only 13 games. In 1996 he had a life-threatening bladder infection, and resulted in a ruptured urethra. The injury came upon a kick to the groin in the annual ANZAC Day clash against Essendon. At the end of all seasons from 1992-1997, McGuane experienced some kind of surgery.
In 1996 he left Collingwood for a fresh start, and was traded to Carlton for a 1st and 4th round draft selections in the 1996 AFL Draft. Coach Tony Shaw of Collingwood did offer McGuane a two-year contract deal, but was refused. He had calf problems at Carlton, causing him only to manage a disappointing 3 games with the rival club. His off-field incidents were also frequent, and included another alcohol problem, as well as a fight with Carlton teammate Matthew Hogg at training. [1]
[edit] Coaching career
After a few years coaching at grassroots level in North-West of Melbourne, McGuane is now an assistant coach at St Kilda for the 2006 season. As a player, coaches Leigh Matthews and David Parkin both said that he had an amazing football brain, and was certain to be an AFL coach one day.
Mick McGuane has now started a new position coaching the balwyn tigers seniors team. He comes to the club at a tough time as they move into the EFL competition.
| Preceded by Tony Francis |
Copeland Trophy winner 1992 & 1993 |
Succeeded by Gavin Brown |
As of January 2007, McGuane starts a one year contract with Radio Sports 927 as co-host of its breakfast program Prime Time Sports with fellow 1990 premiership teammate Michael Christian.
