Steven Salopek

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Steven Salopek
Personal information
Full name Steven Salopek
Date of birth (1985-06-21) 21 June 1985 (age 36)
Original team(s) Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 6, 2002 National Draft, Port Adelaide
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2003–2012 Port Adelaide 121 (53)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Steven Salopek (born 21 June 1985) is an Australian rules footballer of Croatian descent who played for Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from Narre Warren Football Club in Melbourne's south-east, Salopek played for the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup before being a first round drafted choice at the 2002 AFL Draft, being selected at number six by Port Adelaide. Salopek is currently an Assistant Coach (Backline) for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's.

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Port Adelaide career

Salopek wore number 31 for Port Adelaide until 2005 when he changed to number three and enjoyed probably his best season for Port Adelaide in 2006. Salopek was part of Port Adelaide's 2007 Grand Final side and had continued success from 2008 to 2010. However, recurring injuries would limit his playing time. [1]

Glenelg Football Club 2012

When not in the Port Adelaide side, Salopek played with South Australian National Football League (SANFL) team Glenelg. However, following his demotion to Glenelg's reserve side in 2012, Salopek sought and was granted a transfer to Port Adelaide's SANFL team. [2]

Coaching

Carlton Football Club 2018 - Present

On the 9th of November, Salopek was announced as an Assistant Coach (Backline) for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's. [3]

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References

  1. "Salopek tops Port injury woes". 13 June 2010.
  2. Thring, H. "Power frustrated by Salopek stand-off", afl.com.au, 30 May 2012, Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  3. "AFLW coaching panel announced". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 12 December 2018.