Tony Hughes (footballer)

Tony Hughes (born 12 March 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Tony Hughes
Personal information
Full name Anthony Hughes
Date of birth (1963-03-12) 12 March 1963
Original team(s) Albury
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1984–1985 Sydney Swans 6 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Career

Hughes, recruited to Sydney from Albury, kicked two goals on his debut, against Essendon in the 11th round of the 1984 VFL season.[2][3][4] He played again the following week against Melbourne, a 97-point loss, then lost his spot in the team and didn't make any more appearances that season.[5][6]

In 1985 he played four games for Sydney, from rounds 12 to 15.[5] This included a 22 disposal game when Sydney defeated Richmond at the SCG, for which he received a Brownlow Medal vote.[7][8] Coach John Northey singled out Hughes's effort playing on Maurice Rioli as the highlight of the win.[9]

References
  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  2. Growden, Greg (22 May 1984). "New men for Swans". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 32. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  3. Carter, Ron (8 June 1984). "Magpies delay naming team". The Age. p. 30. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  4. "Siren scores". The Canberra Times. 10 June 1984. p. 29. Retrieved 27 February 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. "Tony Hughes – Games Played". AFL Tables. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  6. "Swans' run set to gain momentum". The Canberra Times. 24 June 1984. p. 27. Retrieved 27 February 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. "AFL Tables - Sydney v Richmond - Sun, 23-Jun-1985 2:10 PM - Match Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  8. "1985 Brownlow Medal". AFL Tables. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  9. "Richmond falls to revitalised Round". The Canberra Times. 24 June 1985. p. 26. Retrieved 27 February 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
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