Michael Gardiner (footballer, born 1978)

Michael R. Gardiner (born 22 March 1978) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Michael Gardiner
Personal information
Full name Michael R. Gardiner
Date of birth (1978-03-22) 22 March 1978 (age 46)
Original team(s) Subiaco
Draft 19th, 1997 Pre-Season Draft
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1998–1999 Collingwood 7 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1999.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Gardiner, a basketball player in his youth, was used as a tall forward and ruckman by Collingwood, who selected him in the 1997 Pre-Season Draft.[1][2] He played in the final two rounds of the 1998 AFL season and appeared in five games the following year.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ Lovett, Michael (2004). AFL 2004 - The Official Statistical History Of The AFL. AFL Publishing. ISBN 0-9580300-5-7.
  3. ^ "AFL Tables: Michael Gardiner". afltables.com.

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