Darren Glass
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Darren Glass is an Australian rules football
er for the AFL
's West Coast Eagles
. He wears number 23 guernsey.
He was recruited as the number 11 draft pick in the 1999 AFL Draft
from Perth
. Darren made his debut for the Eagles in Round 4, 2000 against Adelaide.
Glass, who had a relatively low profile in a team of well known stars such as Ben Cousins
, Chris Judd
, and Daniel Kerr
, was named as the official All-Australian full-back in 2006, 2007 and 2011 by the AFL
.The dependable full-back is now recognised as one of the AFL’s elite defenders after another fine season. Has the strength and versatility to play on forwards of any shape or size, and his duels with Sydney’s Barry Hall – there were four in all – will live long in the memory. Second place in the best and fairest was a fair reflection of his efforts.
He had another excellent 2007 season but had a lowlight. with Justin Westhoff
claiming his scalps in Port
's Rnd 15 trashing of West Coast nevertheless, Glass won West Coast's Club Champion Award
being West Coast's best in a season that saw them lose their premiership defence.
On 9 November 2007, Glass was announced the new captain of West Coast
with the departure of Chris Judd back to Victoria. Glass has been appointed to lead the recovery of the club after a series of off-field scandals. West Coast have had a poor year in his first year of captaincy, suffering from the loss of Judd and Cousins as well as from injuries to key players, including Glass himself.
Darren married Alicia Severin on the 23 December 2007 and have two daughters together; Mila, born on the 23 September 2009, and Zara, born on 23 April 2011.
After another fantastic season, playing all 22 matches for the West Coast Eagles
in 2009
, Glass won his second Club Champion award ahead of fellow defender Shannon Hurn
.
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...
er for the AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
's West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
. He wears number 23 guernsey.
He was recruited as the number 11 draft pick in the 1999 AFL Draft
1999 AFL Draft
The 1999 AFL Draft consisted of a pre-season draft, a national draft, a trade period and a rookie elevation. The AFL Draft is the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.In 1999 there...
from Perth
Perth Football Club
The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:...
. Darren made his debut for the Eagles in Round 4, 2000 against Adelaide.
Glass, who had a relatively low profile in a team of well known stars such as Ben Cousins
Ben Cousins
Benjamin Luke "Ben" Cousins is a former Australian rules footballer, best known for his 270-game career with and in the Australian Football League ....
, Chris Judd
Chris Judd
Christopher Dylan "Chris" Judd is a professional Australian rules footballer and current captain of the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League ....
, and Daniel Kerr
Daniel Kerr
Daniel Matthew Kerr is an Australian rules footballer.Kerr was recruited from East Fremantle Football Club and made his AFL debut in 2001 with the West Coast Eagles. He is a hard-running midfielder who is a vital part of the midfield at the Eagles.-Background:Kerr is of Anglo-Indian descent...
, was named as the official All-Australian full-back in 2006, 2007 and 2011 by the AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
.The dependable full-back is now recognised as one of the AFL’s elite defenders after another fine season. Has the strength and versatility to play on forwards of any shape or size, and his duels with Sydney’s Barry Hall – there were four in all – will live long in the memory. Second place in the best and fairest was a fair reflection of his efforts.
He had another excellent 2007 season but had a lowlight. with Justin Westhoff
Justin Westhoff
Justin Westhoff is a footballer currently playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL. He also plays for Central District in the SANFL...
claiming his scalps in Port
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...
's Rnd 15 trashing of West Coast nevertheless, Glass won West Coast's Club Champion Award
Club Champion Award
The Club Champion Award is the award given to the West Coast Eagles player determined to have been the "Best and Fairest" throughout an AFL season....
being West Coast's best in a season that saw them lose their premiership defence.
On 9 November 2007, Glass was announced the new captain of West Coast
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
with the departure of Chris Judd back to Victoria. Glass has been appointed to lead the recovery of the club after a series of off-field scandals. West Coast have had a poor year in his first year of captaincy, suffering from the loss of Judd and Cousins as well as from injuries to key players, including Glass himself.
Darren married Alicia Severin on the 23 December 2007 and have two daughters together; Mila, born on the 23 September 2009, and Zara, born on 23 April 2011.
After another fantastic season, playing all 22 matches for the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
in 2009
2009 AFL season
-Round 1 :-Round 2:-Round 3 :-Round 4:-Round 5 :-Round 6:-Round 7:-Round 8:-Round 9 :-Round 10:...
, Glass won his second Club Champion award ahead of fellow defender Shannon Hurn
Shannon Hurn
Shannon William Hurn is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.Hurn was selected in the 2005 AFL Draft and was listed by the West Coast Eagles...
.