Neil Hein Explained

Neil Hein
Fullname:Neil Hein
Birth Date:6 July 1963
Originalteam:Norwood
Draftpick:1986 pre-draft selection
Height:199 cm
Weight:89 kg
Position:Ruckman[1]
Statsend:1988
Years1:1981–86, 1989
Games Goals1:140 (49)
Years2:1987–1988
Club2:Brisbane Bears
Games Goals2:15 (12)

Neil Hein (born 7 June 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Brisbane Bears in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Hein played in a South Australian National Football League (SANFL) premiership for Norwood in 1984 and played 140 SANFL game with the club during the 1980s. It was from there that he was signed by Brisbane, who secured his services by using a pre-draft selection prior to the 1987 VFL season.

Hein had the distinction of playing in Brisbane's first ever match, against North Melbourne, which they won by 33 points.[2] From his four disposals he kicked two goals to be one of six multiple goal-kickers for the Bears.[2] A ruckman, Hein did not always play in his preferred position due to the presence of Mark Mickan in 1987 and spent a lot of time up forward during his eight appearances that season.[2] He played seven further games in 1988, some of them as first ruckman.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/N/Neil_Hein.html AFL Tables: Neil Hein