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Key Facts

Full name
Luke O'Sullivan

Known as
Luke O'Sullivan

Born
28 March 1968 (age 56)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 138d
Last game: 29y 128d

Height and weight
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 92 kg

Senior clubs
Carlton

Jumper numbers
Carlton: 41, 27

Family links
Dan Hannebery (Nephew)Matt Hannebery (Brother-in-law)

Luke O'Sullivan

Advanced stats
Club
League
Career span
Games
Goals
Avg
Win %
AKI
AHB
AMK
BV
CarltonV/AFL1988-1992, 1994-199762580.9453%7.904.711.236
Total1988-1992, 1994-199762580.9453%7.904.711.236

AFL: 9,979th player to appear, 3,776th most games played, 1,867th most goals kickedCarlton: 953rd player to appear, 290th most games played, 151st most goals kicked

Nicknamed ‘Rhino’ because of his hefty, barrel-chested frame and rumbustious, front on style of play, Luke O’Sullivan was a firm favourite among Carlton fans throughout his league career which ran from 1986 to 1997. However, because of persistent injuries he managed just 62 senior appearances (and 58 goals) in those 12 seasons. Ironically, he had just enjoyed the best season in his career in 1997, playing 15 games and registering a dozen goals, when he was de-listed. Ten years earlier he had experienced a minor career highlight when he played in the Blues’ reserves grand final-winning team against St Kilda.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

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