Ben Wilson (born 25 February 1977) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Ben Wilson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ben Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 25 February 1977 | ||
| Original team(s) | Norwood | ||
| Draft | 9th, 1994 AFL Draft | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | half back/forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1996 | Collingwood | 2 (0) | |
| 1997 | Sydney Swans | 4 (0) | |
| Total | 6 (0) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1997. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Wilson was secured by Collingwood from Norwood in the 1994 AFL Draft with the ninth selection, but first not from a TAC Cup side. The South Australian didn't feature in the 1995 AFL season and then appeared twice for Collingwood in 1996.[1]
He was traded to Sydney at the end of 1996, along with Mark Orchard and two draft picks, for which Collingwood received Anthony Rocca.[2] He played in the opening three rounds of the 1997 season but made only one further appearance.[1]
Politics edit
Wilson was announced as the Dignity Party candidate to represent the electorate of Dunstan in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide at the 2018 state election.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b AFL Tables: Ben Wilson
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ "Ben Wilson, DUNSTAN". Candidates. Dignity Party. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
External links edit
- Ben Wilson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ben Wilson at AustralianFootball.com