Craig O'Brien

Craig O'Brien (born 3 March 1970) is a former 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]

Craig O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Craig O'Brien
Date of birth (1970-03-03) 3 March 1970
Original team(s) Rye
Height 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1989–1991 Essendon 021 0(16)
1992–1995 St Kilda 052 (116)
1996–2000 Sydney Swans 041 0(59)
Total 114 (191)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2000.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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.

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References
  1. 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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