- Scott Harding
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playername = Scott Harding
fullname = Scott Harding
image capt =
birthdate = birth date and age|df=yes|1988|6|19
birthplace =
originalteam = Morningside
draftpick = TBC overall, 2005 Rookie Draft
AFL BL
heightweight = 178cm / 78kg
position = Midfielder
dead = alive
deathdate =
deathplace =
currentclub = AFL BL
guernsey = 5
years = 2006-
clubs = AFL BL
games(goals) = 25 (6)
coach = notcoach
coachingteams = notcoach
statsend = Round 20, 2007
careerhighlights =
* Debut 2006Scott Harding (born 19 June 1986) is an
Australian rules football er in theAustralian Football League .Early life
He attended the
Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane for the majority of his schooling years.Harding is of pacific islander descent. His mother, Tulaga Baitela, is from the
Polynesia n nation ofTuvalu . [http://www.aflcapeyork.com.au/media.php?month=08&month_name=August&year=2007 Media releases for AFL Cape York Kickstart Pacific Toyota Crusaders ] ]AFL career
Scott Harding was drafted as a rookie by the Brisbane Lions in the 2005 AFL Draft from local Brisbane club Morningside.
He starred in the
2006 NAB cup . In the round 1 of the NAB cup against Essendon he accumulated 28 possessions in his first game. Harding made his AFL debut for theBrisbane Lions in Round 1, 2006 against Geelong. He became known as a hard nosed midfielder in theDaniel Kerr mould - capable of winning the ball at ground level and breaking the lines in pack situations. He is often compared toJason Akermanis due to his playing style and ability to set up many goals and racking up possessions.In 2007, after a promising start, he injured the
medial ligament of hisknee against theSydney Swans in round 20, which meant he would miss between 4-6 weeks. In 2008, after another promising start, he again injured the knee, slamming it into the turf at the Gabba. [http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/articles/2008/06/08/1212863446619.html Gabba 'concrete' claims Harding]Trivia / Personal Life
Harding has a daughter named Shaelie.
His brother, Justin Harding has represented Queensland at Under 16 level and is a masssssive maddddoooo khunnn
He previously wore number 45 during first season before he switched to number 5 previously worn by 3 time premiership player, Brad Scott.
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