Sean King (footballer)

Last updated

Sean King
Personal information
Full name Sean King
Date of birth (1964-06-28) 28 June 1964 (age 59)
Original team(s) West Perth
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1987 West Coast Eagles 1 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1987.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Sean King (born 28 June 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

King was an inaugural squad member of the West Coast Eagles but only made one appearance. It came in the final round of the season, against St Kilda at Subiaco, with King contributing two goals and 21 disposals to the win. Just like his West Perth teammate Paul Mifka who shared a debut with him that day, King wasn't picked again. At the Adelaide Bicentennial Carnival the following season, King represented the Australian Amateurs team.

The Western Australian is good friends with Dean Laidley and was best man at his wedding.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Coast Eagles</span> Australian rules football club

The West Coast Eagles are a professional Australian rules football club based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 as one of two expansion teams in the Australian Football League (AFL), then known as the Victorian Football League. The club plays its home games at Optus Stadium and has its headquarters at Lathlain Park. The West Australian Football Commission wholly owns the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Football Club, the AFL's other Western Australian team.

Peter Matera is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is regarded as one of the greatest West Australians and indigenous players being a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and Indigenous Team of the Century as well as being 5 time All-Australian and 2 time premiership player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Schofield</span> Australian rules footballer

Will Schofield is an Australian rules footballer who formerly played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). At 196 centimetres tall and weighing 92 kilograms (203 lb), he is a versatile defender who has played key-position and half-back roles throughout his career. He was drafted by West Coast from the Geelong Falcons with pick 50 in the 2006 national draft, and debuted in round 17 of the 2007 AFL season. Schofield has played in two AFL Grand Finals: a loss in 2015 and a victory in 2018. He achieved life membership at West Coast in 2016 after playing 150 games for the club. He retired following the 2020 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Hill (footballer)</span> Australian rules footballer

Josh Hill is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs and West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Eric Mackenzie is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from Claremont in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), Mackenzie was drafted by West Coast at the 2006 National Draft, and made his debut during the 2007 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nic Naitanui</span> Australian rules footballer

Nicholas Mark Naitanui is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was born in Sydney to Fijian parents, and his family moved to Perth, Western Australia after his father's death. Growing up in Midvale, Naitanui attended Governor Stirling Senior High School, and played football for the Midvale Junior Football Club. After representing Western Australia in the 2007 and 2008 AFL Under 18 Championships, he debuted in 2008 for the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). Naitanui was drafted by West Coast with the second pick in the 2008 National Draft.

Murray Edgar Newman is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Simon Tunbridge is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the club in the 2012 rookie draft, with pick 51. Tunbridge made his debut in round 14, 2013, against Essendon at Subiaco Oval. He was delisted in October 2015, however, he was re-drafted in the 2016 rookie draft. He was again delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathan Giles</span> Australian rules footballer

Jonathan Giles is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Essendon Football Club and West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was listed with the Port Adelaide Football Club from 2006 to 2009, but did not play a senior game for the club. He returned to the AFL with expansion club Greater Western Sydney, making his debut in round of the 2012 season. Giles moved on to Essendon for the 2015 season, and then spent two years with West Coast before retiring due to a degenerative knee condition. In total, he played 63 AFL games.

Brant Colledge is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by West Coast with the 45th pick in the 2012 National Draft, but played only three senior games for the club before being delisted at the end of the 2016 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dom Sheed</span> Australian rules footballer

Dom Sheed is an Australian rules footballer, playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy McGovern</span> Australian rules footballer (born 1992)

Jeremy McGovern is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a tall key-position player who has spent most of his career as a defender, although he occasionally plays forward.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Barrass</span> Australian rules footballer

Thomas Barrass is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He has played as a key defender since his junior career with Claremont. Barrass was drafted by West Coast with pick 43 of the 2013 national draft, but did not make his senior debut until round 17 of the 2015 AFL season. He was nominated for the 2016 AFL Rising Star and won a premiership with West Coast in 2018.

Malcolm Karpany is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Tom Lamb is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Luke Partington is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by West Coast with their first selection and twenty-eighth overall in the 2015 national draft. He made his AFL debut in the sixty-eight-point win against the Brisbane Lions at Domain Stadium in round 19 of the 2017 season.

Hugh Dixon is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL), having previously played for the Fremantle Football Club.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Ryan (footballer)</span> Australian rules footballer

Liam Ryan is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a small forward who is known widely for his vertical leap and high-marking ability.

Daniel Venables is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was the youngest member of the Eagles 2018 premiership side.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oscar Allen (footballer)</span> Australian rules footballer

Oscar Mason Gatey Allen is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He made his debut in round 16 of the 2018 season against the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Perth Stadium.

References