Brad Symes
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Bradley Thomas "Brad" Symes (born 7 March 1985) is an Australian rules football
midfielder who was selected by the Port Adelaide
at Pick 30 of the 2003 AFL Draft
.
, and kicked his first goal in Round 13, 2006 against Melbourne
after a trademark tackle on Jared Rivers
that won him a free kick close to goal.
Symes drfted back in the pecking order in 2007, playing only seven games despite continued good performances in the SANFL. He was called up for the Grand Final after veteran defender Michael Wilson
snapped his achilles tendon in the previous game, but the team had a largely forgettable day, losing to Geelong by 119 points.
Initially in and out of the team, Symes has as of 2009 developed into a regular member of the Adelaide Crows' lineup, playing as a running defender. He is best known for his run off half back and through the centre, an integral part of Adelaide's play, and for his ferocious tackling.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
midfielder who was selected by the Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Football Club
The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
at Pick 30 of the 2003 AFL Draft
2003 AFL Draft
The 2003 AFL Draft was the 2003 instance of the AFL Draft, the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League...
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Port Adelaide career (2004–2007)
He made his debut for the Power in Round 8, 2004. Despite solid performances were steady for his SANFL club, Central District, Symes struggled to get a game for the Power. His form was finally rewarded in 2006, in which he impressed greatly with his composure and skills. He was rewarded with a nomination for the 2006 AFL Rising Star Award for his Round 9 match against EssendonEssendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
, and kicked his first goal in Round 13, 2006 against Melbourne
Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
after a trademark tackle on Jared Rivers
Jared Rivers
Jared Rivers is a centre-half back for the Melbourne Demons in the Australian Football League .As a child he supported the Sydney Swans and cites Tony Lockett and Paul Kelly as his childhood heroes...
that won him a free kick close to goal.
Symes drfted back in the pecking order in 2007, playing only seven games despite continued good performances in the SANFL. He was called up for the Grand Final after veteran defender Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson (footballer)
Michael Robert Wilson is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide Football Club.-Success :...
snapped his achilles tendon in the previous game, but the team had a largely forgettable day, losing to Geelong by 119 points.
Adelaide career (2008 – present)
The following Sunday, (after the loss) he played in a successful grand final for Central District in the SANFL, but remained disgruntled by his lack of opportunities in the AFL. As a likely result of this, he was traded to the Adelaide Crows in exchange for draft pick No. 28 on Friday 12 October, the final day of the AFL trade week.Initially in and out of the team, Symes has as of 2009 developed into a regular member of the Adelaide Crows' lineup, playing as a running defender. He is best known for his run off half back and through the centre, an integral part of Adelaide's play, and for his ferocious tackling.