Tony Hughes (footballer) explained

Tony Hughes
Fullname:	Anthony Hughes
Birth Date:	12 March 1963
Originalteam:	Albury
Height:	183 cm
Weight:	83 kg
Statsend:	1985
Years1:	1984–1985
Club1:	Sydney Swans
Games Goals1:	6 (2)

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]

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]

Notes and References

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