Anthony Condon Explained

Anthony Condon
Birth Date:6 December 1967
Birth Place:Box Hill, Melbourne
Originalteam:Koonung
Height:186 cm
Weight:88 kg
Position:midfielder
Statsend:1997
Years1:1987–1997
Club1:Hawthorn
Games Goals1:145 (49)
Careerhighlights:2 premierships, 1989 & 1991
Source:The encyclopedia of AFL footballers[1]

Anthony Condon (born 6 December 1967) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League. He played for the club from 1987 to 1997.[1]

Condon played in the 1989 and 1991 Grand Finals for the Hawks, winning both of them.[2] An on-baller, Condon lined up against Paul Couch in the 1989 Grand Final and prevented the Brownlow winner from getting a touch for the first 18 minutes of play.[3] He also represented Victoria twice in State of Origin matches.[1]

Condon was known for his extraordinary stamina, great hardness on ball and his composure in high pressure situations.[1] One of the more bizarre anecdotes of his career was when a dog ran onto the ground and he unsuccessfully tried to remove it, failing he tried to kick the dog and tore his hamstring in the process.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby . Russell . Main . Jim . 2009 . The encyclopedia of AFL footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897, 8th edition . Seaford . Bas Publishing . 163 . 9781921496004.
  2. Web site: Hawks Museum reopens for season 2016.
  3. Web site: Frozen in time: Relieve Hawthorn's brutal win against Geelong in the 1989 Grand Final. 19 September 2013. Fox Sports. de Kretser. Chris.