| Scott Stevens | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Scott Stevens | ||
| Date of birth | (1982-01-15)15 January 1982 (age 43) | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Perth (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | 21st overall,1999 Sydney | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2000–2003 | Sydney | 25 (17) | |
| 2004–2011 | Adelaide | 119 (71) | |
| Total | 144 (88) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2011. | |||
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Scott Stevens (born 15 January 1982 inPerth, Western Australia) is a formerAustralian rules footballer in theAustralian Football League (AFL). He attendedWesley College, Perth and played junior level football withPerth in theWest Australian Football League (WAFL) before being recruited to theSydney Swans. Stevens failed to play a match in his first two seasons with Sydney[1] and finally made his AFL debut in 2002.[2]
After four years on Sydney's list, Stevens was traded to theAdelaide Crows for the 2004 season.[3] After a solid first year at his new club, foot and shoulderinjuries kept him sidelined for the entire 2005 season and 2006 pre-season. He returned to the side in Round 2 but did not perform and was dropped again. In round 7, however, he was given another chance and this time succeeded in becoming a regular player, playing all bar one of the remaining games and averaging over 18 disposals atcentre half-back.
Stevens played every game in 2007, stationed in a variety of positions. However, former Adelaide coachMalcolm Blight criticised Stevens' skills when under pressure. In 2008, Stevens capped off another consistent season by coming eighth in the AFC Club Champion award, and kicking six goals in the elimination final loss toCollingwood.[4]
In 2009, Stevens continued to be a reliable member of the Adelaide side. The absence of regular centre half-backNathan Bock through suspension and injury led to Stevens being played more in defence, a role that Stevens performed admirably, and he was able to kick goals when required in the forward line.
In round 3 of the 2011 season Stevens suffered a concussion injury. Stevens retired on 21 June 2011 due to the cumulative effects of numerous concussions.
Due to his unpredictable and unconventional playing style, Stevens was immensely popular among most AFC fans. Many considered him to be a cult hero at the time of his retirement in 2011.
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