Craig O'Brien

Craig O'Brien
Personal information
Full nameCraig O'Brien
Date of birth3 March 1970
Original teamRye
Height/Weight174 cm / 89 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1989–1991
1992–1995
1996–2000
Total		Essendon
St Kilda
Sydney Swans		21 (16)
52 (116)
41 (59)
114 (191)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2000 season.

Craig O'Brien (born 3 March 1970) was an Australian rules footballer who is most notable for his stint with the Essendon Football Club, St Kilda Football Club and finishing his career at the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League.[1]

O'Brien was a dangerous small forward (Height: 174 cm; Playing Weight: 89 kg) from Rye in Victoria.[1] His style can be compared to current Swan Ryan O'Keefe, and he was a tough uncompromising in and under player.

In 1991, he was traded by Essendon to St Kilda. At the end of 1995, he was traded to the Swans. After several years at the Swans, O'Brien retired in 2000.[1]

Coaching career

After his AFL career, O'Brien turned to coaching, where he took up a position with the Broadbeach Australian Football Club in Queensland.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 543. ISBN 1-74095-032-1.

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