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Key Facts

Full name
Anthony Free

Known as
Tony Free

Born
27 June 1969 (age 54)

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

Tony Free

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
RichmondV/AFL1987-1996133460.3535%16.474.132.8316
Total1987-1996133460.3535%16.474.132.8316

AFL: 9,884th player to appear, 1,635th most games played, 2,189th most goals kickedRichmond: 900th player to appear, 90th 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

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.