| Ian Kidgell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | (1970-11-21)21 November 1970 (age 54) | ||
| Original team(s) | Haileybury College[1]/ Hawthorn | ||
| Height | 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman/forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1991 | Brisbane Bears | 3 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ian Kidgell (born 21 November 1970) is a formerAustralian rules footballer who played with theBrisbane Bears in theAustralian Football League (AFL).
Kidgell was originally listed byHawthorn and played for their Under 19s and Reserves in1989 and1990 before leaving Hawthorn to go to Brisbane in the1991 Pre-season Draft.[2]
Kidgell played three senior games for Brisbane in1991 before returning to Hawthorn in1992, before moving toEssendon for the1993 AFL season, and then toVictorian Football Association (VFA) clubOakleigh in 1994, and then toYarra Ranges Football & Netball League club Monbulk in 1995, playing in their 1997 and 1998 premiership teams.
A champion high jumper as a junior, and standing 203 cm, he was the Bears' tallest ever player and had great athleticism, Kidgell had to wait until round 21 to make his debut.