Troy Hearfield Explained

Troy Hearfield
Birth Date:31 October 1987
Birth Place:Tamworth, Australia
Position:Right Back
Youthclubs1:NSWIS
Youthyears2:2004–2006
Youthclubs2:AIS
Years1:2006–2008
Clubs1:Newcastle Jets
Caps1:15
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2011
Clubs2:Wellington Phoenix
Caps2:70
Goals2:3
Years3:2011–2013
Clubs3:Central Coast Mariners
Caps3:31
Goals3:2
Years4:2011
Clubs4:Pelita Jaya (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:1
Years5:2014
Caps5:19
Goals5:3
Years6:2015
Caps6:14
Goals6:4
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Port Macquarie FC
Years8:2017–2020
Clubs8:Tamworth FC
Caps8:34
Goals8:27
Nationalyears1:2006–2007
Nationalteam1:Australia U-20
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:6
Nationalyears2:2007–2008
Nationalteam2:Australia U-23
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:3
Club-Update:26 June 2019
Nationalteam-Update:17:30, 19 November 2010 (UTC)

Troy Hearfield (born 31 October 1987 in Tamworth, New South Wales) is an Australian former footballer who played as a right back.[1]

Club career

Newcastle Jets

Hearfield signed for Newcastle Jets in 2006.[2] On 2 February 2007, Hearfield made his professional debut in a game against Sydney FC.[3]

Wellington Phoenix

He made the transfer to Wellington Phoenix on 28 March 2008 after a rift between his former club Newcastle Jets about his release, and scored his first Phoenix goal against his former club on 23 November 2008.[4] Over the last two season Hearfield has been a regular starter, playing out of position in right back for Wellington Phoenix. He worked hard and became a solid addition in the defence, he also was good in attack when on the overlap.

Central Coast Mariners

He parted ways with Phoenix at the end of the 2010–2011 season. and signed with the Central Coast Mariners for the 2011–2012 A-League season.[5] Over the off-season Hearfield was on a loan deal for four months with Indonesian outfit Pelita Jaya.[6] He scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Semen Padang FC. Hearfield made his debut for the Mariners, scoring in a pre-season friendly match against Scottish giants Celtic.[7]

On 28 October 2012, Hearfield failed a doping test following the Mariners' round 4 match against Melbourne Heart. He played the club's following two matches while his sample was analysed, and after his sample was found to be positive he was provisionally suspended by ASADA.[8] On 5 April 2013, it was reported that Hearfield had been sacked by the Central Coast Mariners.[9] However, the next day the club released a statement confirming his departure but denying his sacking, instead claiming that Hearfield asked to be released from his contract.[10]

International career

He has represented Australia at both U-20 and U-23 level, however he was unlucky to miss out on selection for the Australian Olympic Football team. He has shown a good goal scoring record at both levels.

A-League career statistics

A-League appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonA-LeagueFinalsCupAsiaTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle Jets2006–070020200040
2007–08100303000160
Jets total100505000200
Wellington Phoenix2008–09142004100183
2009–10261300000291
2010–11260100000270
Phoenix total663404100744
Central Coast Mariners2011–12252200040312
2012–134000000040
Mariners total292200040352
A-League total105511091401296

Honours

Club

Newcastle Jets

Central Coast Mariners

Personal life

On 9 November 2023, Hearfield was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to larceny valued at less than $2000, shoplifting, possessing a prohibited drug and three counts of driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period.[11]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/H/HE.html Australian Players Database
  2. Web site: Hyundai A-League Player Movements. 29 July 2008. Football Australia. 19 March 2011. 6 March 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110306020242/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/Matildas/default.aspx?s=aus_matildas_news_feat_news_item&id=21379. dead.
  3. Web site: Newcastle through to prelim. 2 February 2007. A-League. 19 March 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110518011312/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=16225&pageid=2055. 18 May 2011.
  4. Web site: Phoenix beat nine-man Jets. 23 November 2008. A-League. 19 March 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070706044557/http://a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay. 6 July 2007.
  5. Web site: Wellington Phoenix season big disappointment . 20 February 2011. Stuff (company). 19 March 2011.
  6. Web site: Let Me Show You The Money!. 8 March 2011. Australian FourFourTwo. 19 March 2011. 10 March 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110310165709/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/198235,let-me-show-you-the-money.aspx. dead.
  7. Web site: Hearfield wants more after stunning Celtic. 3 July 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 23 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Mariner Troy Hearfield sacked after failing a drugs test that revealed traces of recreational drug. 5 April 2013. Fox Sports Australia. 23 November 2023.
  9. Web site: Mariners 'axe' Hearfield over drugs. 5 April 2013. FTBL.com.au. 23 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Mariners deny sacking. 6 April 2013. Sydney Morning Herald. 23 November 2023.
  11. Web site: Former A-League football star Troy Hearfield sentenced to jail while facing Coffs Harbour court. 10 November 2023. The Daily Telegraph. 23 November 2023.