Scott Harding (footballer)

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Scott Harding
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Harding at a training session in 2008
Personal information
Full name Scott Harding
Date of birth (1986-06-19) 19 June 1986 (age 37)
Place of birth Thursday Island, Australia
Original team(s) Morningside
Draft 2005 Rookie Draft: No. 66 (Brisbane Lions)
2009 Pre-season Draft: No. 6 (Port Adelaide)
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2006–2009 Brisbane Lions 48 (15)
2010 Port Adelaide 2 (0)
Total50 (15)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2010.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Scott Harding (born 19 June 1986) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early life

Harding was born on Thursday Island in Far North Queensland to mother Tulaga Paitela from the Polynesian nation of Tuvalu [1] and father Russell (a Queensland Australian Football League player and coach). Scott was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School. [2]

AFL career

Scott Harding was drafted as a rookie by the Brisbane Lions in the 2005 AFL Draft from local Brisbane club Morningside. He played well in the 2006 NAB Cup leading to debut selection in Round 1, 2006 against Geelong. He initially wore number 45 but in 2007 switched to number 5, previously worn by dual-premiership player, Brad Scott.

At the end of the 2009 season, he was delisted by the Brisbane Lions, but was later drafted by Port Adelaide in the 2009 preseason draft. He was delisted by the Power at the end of 2010.

American football

On 27 May 2011, it was announced that Harding had been awarded a scholarship to play for the University of Hawaii Warriors following a successful trial there. [3] Unlike most Australians who have transitioned to play American football as punters, Harding played as a punt returner and wide receiver. [4] Following the departure of head coach of Greg McMackin and the arrival of Norm Chow, Harding spent additional time as the starting punter and also spent time as a holder.

Personal life

His sister, Emma Hunt, is married to rugby league footballer (and former Australian rules footballer) Karmichael Hunt. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Media releases for AFL Cape York Kickstart Pacific Toyota Crusaders
  2. ↑ Mason, James (2011). Churchie: The Centenary Register. Brisbane, Australia: The Anglican Church Grammar School. ISBN   978-0-646-55807-3.
  3. ↑ Harding becomes first Aussie wide receiver
  4. ↑ Kaneshiro, Jason (31 August 2012). "Aussie football seasoned Harding for his role at UH".
  5. ↑ The Daily Telegraph: Why I'm punting the NRL – Karmichael Hunt's own words
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