| Steven Salopek | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Steven Salopek | ||
| Date of birth | (1985-06-21)21 June 1985 (age 39) | ||
| 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 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2003–2012 | Port Adelaide | 121 (53) | |
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Steven Salopek (born 21 June 1985) is anAustralian rules footballer of Croatian descent who played forPort Adelaide Football Club in theAustralian Football League (AFL). Originally fromNarre Warren Football Club inMelbourne's south-east, Salopek played for theDandenong Stingrays in theTAC Cup before being a first round drafted choice at the2002 AFL Draft, being selected at number six by Port Adelaide. Salopek is currently an Assistant Coach (Backline) for theCarlton Football Club in theAFL Women's.
Salopek wore number 31 for Port Adelaide until2005 when he changed to number three and enjoyed probably his best season for Port Adelaide in2006. Salopek was part of Port Adelaide's2007 Grand Final side and had continued success from2008 to2010. However, recurring injuries would limit his playing time.[1]
When not in the Port Adelaide side, Salopek played withSouth Australian National Football League (SANFL) teamGlenelg. 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]
On the 9th of November, Salopek was announced as an Assistant Coach (Backline) for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's.[3]