Warren Tredrea

Infobox afl player NEW
playername = Warren Tredrea
fullname = Warren Gary Tredrea

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birthdate = Birth date and age|1978|12|24|mf=y
birthplace = South Australia
originalteam = Port Adelaide (SANFL)
heightweight = 194cm / 97kg
position = Centre Half Forward
dead = alive
deathdate =
deathplace =
currentclub = Port Adelaide
guernsey = 1
years = 1997–
clubs = Port Adelaide
games(goals) = 227 (488)
sooyears = 1998-1999
sooteams = flagicon|South Australia South Australia
soogames(goals) = 2 (0)
nationalyears = 2001-2002
nationalteams = Australia
nationalgames(goals) = 3
coach = notcoach
coachingteams =
statsend = Round 16, 2008
careerhighlights = SANFL
*Port Adelaide Premiership team 1996AFL
*AFL Rising Star nominee 1998
*Port Adelaide Leading goalkicker 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005
*South Australia State of Origin representative 1998, 1999
*Port Adelaide Most Improved Player 1998, 1999
*All-Australian Centre Half Forward 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
*All-Australian Vice-Captain 2004
*Port Adelaide John Cahill Medal 2001, 2004, 2005
*Port Adelaide John Cahill Medal Runner-Up 1999, 2002, 2003
*International Rules Series 2001, 2002
*Port Adelaide Pre-season premiership team 2002
*Leigh Matthews Trophy Third Placed 2003, 2004
*Port Adelaide Premiership team 2004
*AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year 2004
*Herald-Sun Player of the Year 2004
*3AW Player of the Year 2004
*The Advertiser Player of the Year 2004
*Triple M Player of the Year 2004
*The Age Player of the Year 2004
*Showdown Medal 2004
*Port Adelaide Life Membership 2005

Warren Gary Tredrea (born 24 December, 1978) is a premiership captaining centre half-forward, captaining Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League. Tredrea is highly regarded as one of the great centre half-forwards of the modern era.

Early Days

The son of former Collingwood and Port Adelaide player Gary Tredrea, Warren Tredrea played the bulk of his junior football as a wingman before a substantial growth spurt at the age of 16 saw him transformed into an exciting key position prospect [Niall, J. [http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/18/1063625158857.html?from=storyrhs 'How the son of a Magpie became their biggest threat'] , Sydney Morning Herald, 19 September 2003] , highlighted by his capture of both Port's Under-17 Coach's Trophy and the St Michael's College, Adelaide 'student athlete' award in 1995.

Tredrea made his senior SANFL debut in 1996, managing 9 games and capping his rookie year with a Premiership Medallion, booting 2 goals in Port Adelaide's 36-point Grand Final victory over Central District.

AFL career

Tredrea was drafted onto the Port Adelaide Football Club's inaugural AFL list at the end of season 1996, making the transition from the SANFL with the club for its first season in the national league in 1997.

As an 18-year-old developing forward Tredrea found his opportunities for senior football limited, with his largely anonymous debut in Round 2 vs. Essendon being his sole outing for the Power in 1997. During this time Tredrea managed 16 games for 16 goals with the Port Magpies back in the local league, ending his year on a sour note with a steady performance in the Magpies' defeat to Norwood in the 1997 SANFL Grand Final.

If the knowledge of the extent of his potential was limited beforehand, season 1998 well and truly signalled the arrival of Warren Tredrea to the football world. After showing glimpses of his ability in the first six rounds of the season, Tredrea exploded in Round 7 vs. Carlton at Optus Oval. A simply stunning performance reaped 22 disposals, 17 marks, 8 goals (a club record), 3 Brownlow Medal votes and an AFL Rising Star nomination. His starring role in the 89-point win came at a cost however, with a dislocated kneecap suffered late in the final quarter keeping him out until Round 13. [Rucci, M. 'Mixed bag for Tredrea', The Advertiser, 12 May 1998] Upon his return to the side Tredrea struggled for consistency but won his first South Australian guernsey with his selection to the State of Origin side to face Western Australia. [AAP, 'Origin Squads', 6 July 1998] More impressive performances against Essendon (Round 15 - 4 goals), Melbourne (Round 20 - 11 marks, 3 goals) and Fremantle (Round 21 - 6 goals) suggested that stardom was imminent.

Tredrea consistently finishes amongst the top of league goalkicking and marks. He has won Port's Best and Fairest award 3 times, in 2001, 2004 and 2005 and was Runner-Up in 1999, 2002 and 2003. He has been selected in the All Australian Team at Centre Half Forward in 4 consecutive years 2001-04 including being named the 2004 vice-captain. Tredrea has played in two International Rules series (2001 and 2002), and had the honour of being acting captain of Port Adelaide in 2004 when Matthew Primus was injured. During that year Tredrea kicked a career-best 81 goals as he led Port Adelaide to its first AFL premiership, and raised the Premiership Cup with coach Mark Williams.

2006

With the retirement of Primus at the end of 2005, Tredrea took over the captaincy role full time for season 2006 but like his predecessor, was struck down by serious knee injury, suffering a dislocated left kneecap in a preseason game against the Brisbane Lions [Shiell, A. [http://prod.www.portadelaidefc.cfour.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsId=23012 'Tredrea ready to go'] , Official Port Adelaide FC Website, 19 April 2006] . Upon his return to the side in Round 4 it was clear Tredrea was still being hampered by the knee and with the notable exception of his 16 mark/3 goal game against Hawthorn in Round 11, his overall performances were mediocre by his usual lofty standards. When it became obvious the Power would not make the finals Tredrea was sent for surgery early with the intention of having him fully fit for 2007.

2007

Despite undergoing knee surgery in August 2006 [Anonymous, [http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20777770%255E19742,00.html 'Tredrea Takes It Slowly'] , Herald Sun Footy Story Page, 18 November 2006] Tredrea's recovery was a slow one, robbing him of vital preseason training, "I started running [after knee surgery] at Christmas, my team-mates were breaking personal bests in 3km time trials and I wasn't even running," [Anonymous, [http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21900827-2722,00.html 'Port Stands By Tredrea'] , The Australian, 14 June 2007] he said. Tredrea finally made his long-awaited return to competitive football with a 7 goal performance for the Port Magpies in the SANFL in April [Rucci, M. [http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21513356%5E19742,00.html 'Tredrea kicks seven on return'] , Herald Sun Footy Story Page, 6 April 2007] , however his inconsistent form since returning to the Power was the source of much conjecture and speculation. [Rucci, M. [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21896165-21543,00.html 'Tredrea future draws national debate'] , AdelaideNow, 13 June 2007]

Off the field he was also the mentor for NAB Rising Star nominee Justin Westhoff. [Whitham, J. [http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=47408 'NAB Rising Star Nomination: Round 15'] , Official Website of the AFL, 17 July 2007]

In Round 12 2007, Tredrea played his 200th AFL game for the club and in doing so became the first Port player to reach that milestone in the club's AFL era. Prior to the occasion Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams declared, "Tredders will go down in history, certainly in his first 200 games anyway, as the best player that's ever played for the club". [Capel, A. [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,21907776-21543,00.html 'Our greatest ever, says Williams'] , AdelaideNow, 15 June 2007. Accessed 26 July 2007.] In an auspicious return to form Tredrea booted four goals in the Power's 31 point victory over Essendon at AAMI Stadium.

On 29 September 2007 Tredrea booted 2 goals in Port Adelaide's record Grand Final defeat to Geelong.

In December 2007, after much speculation Tredrea re-signed with the Power for a further year.

2008

After speculation he would not be reappointed due to lingering doubts over his durability and longevity [Anonymous, [http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/21/2125292.htm 'Champion Tredrea to Power on'] , ABC News, 21 December 2007] , Tredrea was reappointed as club captain for season 2008 after impressive preseason form. [Anonymous, [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/sport/afl/story/0,26547,23362031-5016212,00.html 'Warren Tredrea is Port Adelaide Power captain'] , AdelaideNow, 12 March 2008] [Gill, K., [http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsid=56157 'Tredrea our clear leader: Burgoyne'] , Official Website of the Port Adelaide Football Club, 12 March 2008]

Despite criticism and queries over his form for the bulk of the year, Tredrea performed admirably in season 2008, booting 31 goals and registering 28 score assists in 17 appearances [ [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/sport/afl/club/0,26540,5014673,00.html 'Port Adelaide (Warren Tredrea)'] , SuperFooty, 1 August 2008.] before dislocating his shoulder during the final quarter of the Round 17 defeat to Fremantle. Despite Tredrea's need for a full reconstruction and his contract expiring at season's end, coach Mark Williams has publicly guaranteed that he will be offered another contract for season 2009. [Milbank, Z. [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/sport/afl/story/0,26547,24092977-5014673,00.html 'Tredrea out, but future is safe'] , SuperFooty, 29 July 2008.]

Personal life

Tredrea donated the proceeds of the 2004 3AW Player of the Year award to the Women's and Children's Hospital. The $10,000 worth of Magnavox fridges, televisions, sound systems and microwaves were distributed to children's therapy rooms and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

"One of my good friends' mums works at the Children's, and I'd heard a lot of kids that are getting chemotherapy haven't even got a TV to watch," Tredrea said. "Those guys are doing it a lot tougher than I am, and it would be nice if those kids could have a little bit of happiness," Port Adelaide's captain added. ['Star's Hospital Handpass', "Sunday Age", November 2004]

Tredrea is married to Rachael Cottle and they have a daughter, Halle Neve, born on September 3 2007. [ [http://portadelaidefc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6038/Default.aspx?newsId=50422 'The Tredreas are Parents'] , Official Website of the Port Adelaide Football Club, 3 September 2007. Accessed 27 September 2007.] They are expecting their second child.Fact|date=September 2008

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