| Llane Spaanderman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Llane Spaanderman | ||
| Date of birth | (1986-02-10)10 February 1986 (age 39) | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | East Perth | ||
| Draft | 18th overall,2003 AFL Draft 31st overall,2007 Rookie Draft | ||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck/forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2004–2005 | Brisbane Lions | 3 (1) | |
| 2007 | West Coast | 0 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2007. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Llane Spaanderman (born 10 February 1986) is anAustralian rules footballer who plays for Mandurah Mustangs Football Club in thePeel Football League (PFL).
Standing at 198 cm and weighing 104 kg,[1] Spaanderman is a well built player who can play both ruck and up forward. When first recruited, he was described as pacy, strong, a good mark and a clean pick up.
As a youngster, he played for Western Australia at the 2003 national titles.
He was initially recruited by theBrisbane Lions fromEast Perth, where he spent much of his time as a forward. Picked up at number 18 in the2003 AFL draft, Spaanderman spent much of the2004 AFL season playing in theAFLQ.
Round 6 of the2005 AFL season marked hisAustralian Football League (AFL) debut where he made little impact againstEssendon. During his time with the Brisbane Lions (2004 and 2005), Spaanderman played three senior games for one goal, 12 disposals, four hit outs and a solitary tackle. His best game, statistically, was in round 20, 2005 againstSydney, when he racked up six possessions and kicked his first goal.
The Brisbane Lions delisted him following the 2005 season, leaving him to play for East Perth during 2006.
Spaanderman had a very good season with East Perth, where he matched up well on opponents such asMichael Gardiner andDaniel Bandy. His successful season eventuated in success, as Spaanderman was given a second chance in AFL football – picked up at selection 31 in the2007 Rookie Draft by theWest Coast Eagles. During his time at the Eagles, Spaanderman was found guilty of aggravated burglary relating to an instance that took part prior to his recruitment by the Eagles.[2]
At the end of 2007, Spaanderman was delisted by the West Coast Eagles.
Spaanderman was recruited by Swan Districts in 2008 to play in the ruck.[3]
