Ben Kinnear
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Ben Kinnear is a former Australian footballer who played in the Australian Football League
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Debuting in 1998, Kinnear was selected with pick 56 in the 1997
AFL Draft
by the Collingwood Football Club
and was touted as a key
forward
.
He had a breakthrough period in 2000–2001 which saw him somewhat live up to potential as a key-position player. He could play as a mobile forward, with good hands and had height, and was retained on the list. 2002 however saw him only play one game, after an infamous pass across the face of goal against Carlton
, similar to Luke Ablett
in the 2005 Grand Final. Playing most of his years with the Williamstown Seagulls, he fought back in the side in 2003 on several occasions, but a serious ankle injury against Richmond
saw him stretchered off the ground, and looked like the end of his career. However, 'bolt' was bought back in the side for the finals after he recovered and played in the 2003 Grand Final.
In 2004 he brought up his 50th game in his 7th season, but that was all he would play, prematurely retiring at the end of the season. He won the best and fairest with Lalor in 2005, and took up a playing-Assistant coach role at the grassroots club for 2006.
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
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Debuting in 1998, Kinnear was selected with pick 56 in the 1997
1997 AFL Draft
The 1997 AFL Draft was held at the conclusion of the 1997 Australian Football League season. A pre-season draft was also held prior to the 1998 season....
AFL Draft
AFL Draft
The AFL Draft is the annual draft of new unsigned players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.-History:...
by the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
and was touted as a key
Key position
In the sport of Australian rules football, a "key position" refers to positions on the ground that are considered vital to the structure of a team.Key position players make up what is known as the "spine" of a team...
forward
Forward line
In Australian rules football, the forward line refers to a set of attacking positions on the field.The forward line consists of three players, a left and right forward pocket, and a full-forward. Up until approximately 20 years ago, the forward pockets were often the resting rover or ruckman...
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He had a breakthrough period in 2000–2001 which saw him somewhat live up to potential as a key-position player. He could play as a mobile forward, with good hands and had height, and was retained on the list. 2002 however saw him only play one game, after an infamous pass across the face of goal against Carlton
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
, similar to Luke Ablett
Luke Ablett
Luke Ablett was an Australian rules football player with the Sydney Swans of the AFL. He is the son of former Hawthorn player Kevin Ablett, who was less well known than his older brother and fellow Hawthorn player Geoff Ablett and younger brother, the legendary Geelong player Gary Ablett...
in the 2005 Grand Final. Playing most of his years with the Williamstown Seagulls, he fought back in the side in 2003 on several occasions, but a serious ankle injury against Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
saw him stretchered off the ground, and looked like the end of his career. However, 'bolt' was bought back in the side for the finals after he recovered and played in the 2003 Grand Final.
In 2004 he brought up his 50th game in his 7th season, but that was all he would play, prematurely retiring at the end of the season. He won the best and fairest with Lalor in 2005, and took up a playing-Assistant coach role at the grassroots club for 2006.