Alex Ishchenko
Alex Ishchenko (born 20 April 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles, Brisbane Bears and North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (VFL/AFL).
| Alex Ishchenko | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | East Perth (WAFL) | ||
| Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1987–1988 | West Coast | 30 (10) | |
| 1989–1991 | Brisbane Bears | 42 (15) | |
| 1992–1995 | North Melbourne | 70 (12) | |
| Total | 142 (37) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1995. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A ruckman, Ishchenko was born in Perth W.A. and made his VFL debut in 1987 with the inaugural West Coast side. After two seasons at the club he moved to Brisbane and played with the Bears before finishing his career at North Melbourne. He is a part-time ruck coach for North Melbourne in the AFL.
His nickname is "The Russian" and this has led to the confusion about his place of birth, and potential racial vilification by those using that name. His father was born in Ukraine and is of Ukrainian ancestry.
Alex now works for the Wiggles
External links
- Alex Ishchenko's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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