Peter Motley

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Peter Motley
Personal information
Birth 24th September 1964,
Recruited from Sturt Football Club (SANFL)
Playing career¹
Debut Round 2, 1986, Carlton vs. Hawthorn, at Princes Park
Team(s) Sturt Football Club, SANFL (1981-1985)

92 games

Carlton (1986-1987)

19 Games, 4 Goals

¹ Statistics to end of season
Career highlights

  • Sturt Football Club Team of The Century: Wing
  • All-Australian: 1985
  • Sturt Football Club Best and Fairest: 1984, 1985
  • State of Origin (South Australia): 6 appearances

Peter Motley (b. 24 September 1964) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, playing for Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League and Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League.

The son of former Port Adelaide star Geof Motley, Motley made his debut for Sturt in 1982, and played 92 games for them until 1985, including Best and Fairests awards in 1984 and 1985. He was also named an All-Australian in 1985. Recruited by Carlton, Motley played 19 matches for the Blues, including the 1986 Grand Final defeat against Hawthorn, before a serious car crash in early 1987 ended his football career.

Motley was named on the wing in Sturt's Team of the Century.