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Full name
Anthony Free
Known as
Tony Free
Born
27 June 1969 (age 55)
Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 18y 49d
Last game: 26y 305d
Height and weight
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 79 kg
Senior clubs
Richmond
Jumper numbers
Richmond: 49, 30
Club | League | Career span | Games | Goals | Avg | Win % | AKI | AHB | AMK | BV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Richmond | V/AFL | 1987-1996 | 133 | 46 | 0.35 | 35% | 16.47 | 4.13 | 2.83 | 16 |
Total | 1987-1996 | 133 | 46 | 0.35 | 35% | 16.47 | 4.13 | 2.83 | 16 |
AFL: 9,884th player to appear, 1,656th most games played, 2,209th most goals kickedRichmond: 900th player to appear, 93rd most games played, 160th most goals kicked
Tough, resolute and extremely physical in his approach to the game, centreman Tony Free was a shining light at Richmond during a generally dire time for the club. A best and fairest winner in 1989 and 1993, he captained the club from 1994 until forced into premature retirement with a knee injury two years later. Between 1987 and 1996 he played 133 V/AFL games and kicked 46 goals.
Author - John Devaney