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Mark Bradly Personal information Full name Mark Bradly Date of birth 24 January 1977 Original team East Fremantle Draft 55th overall, 1995 National Draft
(Melbourne)Height/Weight 197 cm / 104 kg Position(s) Ruckman Playing career1 Years Club Games (Goals) 1996–2000 Melbourne 4 (3) 1 Playing statistics to end of 1998 season .Mark Bradly (born 24 January 1977) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) and for North Ballarat in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Early career
Bradly played three senior matches for East Fremantle in the Western Australian Football League (WAFL) in 1995 and also represented Western Australia at the 1995 AFL National Under 18 Championships (at the time called the Commonwealth Bank Cup).[1] He was subsequently drafted with the 55th selection in the 1995 AFL Draft by Melbourne as a long term ruck prospect.[1][2]
AFL career
Bradly spent his first two seasons as an AFL player, 1996 and 1997, playing for Melbourne's reserves. In his first season, Bradly was named as an emergency,[3] however, he did not play a senior match. He was named in Melbourne's team for a match against North Melbourne in 1997,[4] but he failed to actually make his debut. He finally made his debut in round 10 of the 1998 season, against the Adelaide Crows.[5] Having only four disposals in his first game, he was dropped back to the reserves for the next week.[6] Bradly was called back up to the seniors for round 13 and, although he had a poor game playing on St Kilda veteran Stewart Loewe,[7][8] he managed to string three senior games together before again being dropped, even though he kicked two goals in his final match. Bradly did, however, finish sixth in Melbourne's reserves best and fairest. Melbourne's premier ruckman for over a decade, Jim Stynes, retired at the end of 1998 and it was expected that Bradly would have many more oppotunites in 1999.[2][9] However, Bradly failed to play a senior match for the Demons in 1999 after injuring his knee,[10] which sidelined for the season.[11][12]
Bradly was delisted at the end of the 1999 season,[13] but was redrafted shortly after as a rookie list player in the 2000 Rookie Draft.[14] However, Bradly suffered a second consecutive season-ending knee injury and he was unable to play a game for Melbourne in 2000.[15][16] After playing only four matches in five years at the club, Bradly was delisted permanently at the end of the 2000 season.
VFL career
After being delisted by Melbourne, Bradly signed with VFL club, North Ballarat, in 2001, where he again suffered from injury problems.[17] Bradly played as a ruckman and as a forward for the Rosters and he was North Ballarat's leading goalkicker in 2002.[18] He kicked 28 goals for the season,[18] including a haul of six against Werribee.[19] Bradly again played for the Roosters in 2003 and, in a game against Frankston, he kicked three goals.[20]
Personal life
Bradly was a groomsman at Melbourne team-mate, Russell Robertson's wedding.[21]
References
- ^ a b "Who your club selected". The Age. 9 December 1995. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news951209_0296_5547. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ a b Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (7th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Bas Publishing. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ Mithen, Anthony (22 August 1996). "West Coast v Melbourne". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news960822_0180_6170. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Browne, Ashley (17 July 1997). "Melbourne v Nth Melbourne". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news970717_0121_2219. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Carroll, Lynda (30 July 2010). "News from the vault: Season 1998 (pt 1)". Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football Club. http://www.melbournefc.com.au/tabid/7415/default.aspx?newsid=99331. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Browne, Ashley (5 June 1998). "Key pair back for Demons". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Key+pair+back+for+Demons&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=news980605_0281_5482. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Connolly, Rohan (23 June 1998). "With key men missing, Melbourne fails to measure up". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=B9619EF7387B51934C5739F7DF515EA3?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news980623_0494_4226. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Niall, Jake (22 June 1998). "No miracles for boy Demons". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news980622_0690_3049. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Happell, Charles (24 September 1998). "Stynes: the end?". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news980924_0412_4524. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "Your club". The Age. 9 February 1999. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news990209_0351_1824. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Len (23 April 1999). "Sheedy keeps word for Anzac Day clash". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news990423_0197_9147. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "Your club". The Age. 24 August 1999. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news990824_0310_6497. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Connolly, Rohan (23 October 1999). "Left high and dry". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=B9619EF7387B51934C5739F7DF515EA3?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news991023_0172_9765. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Reilly, Stephen (22 December 1999). "Lions spot a roughie in the diamond". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=B9619EF7387B51934C5739F7DF515EA3?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news991222_0584_8864. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "Your club – daily news on every club". The Age. 11 April 2000. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=B9619EF7387B51934C5739F7DF515EA3?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news000411_0224_6002. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Walls, Robert (22 August 2000). "Parkin, Pagan play on their teams' minds to win the day". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=B9619EF7387B51934C5739F7DF515EA3?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=news000822_0083_4204. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "New Roosters get early chance to crow". The Courier. 4 April 2001. http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/sport/other/new-roosters-get-early-chance-to-crow/593877.aspx. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Honour Roll". Official Website of the North Ballarat Roosters. http://www.theroosters.com.au/Honour-Roll/. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Booth, Ross (14 April 2002). "Tigers clip Roosters, again". The Age. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=B9619EF7387B51934C5739F7DF515EA3?page=1&sy=age&kw=Mark+Bradly&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=0&clsPage=1&docID=SAG020414G35NV314CKU. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Brehaut, David (21 April 2003). "Roosters falter at hands of Frankston.". The Courier. http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/sport/other/roosters-falter-at-hands-of-frankston/549892.aspx. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Lloyd-McDonald, Holly (27 October 2006). "Demon scores win in a late rush". Herald Sun. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/demon-scores-win-in-a-late-rush/story-e6frf7kx-1111112424469. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
External links
- Mark Bradly's profile on the Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football Club
- Mark Bradly's statistics from AFL Tables
- DemonWiki profile
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