Frank Marchesani
Encyclopedia
Frank Marchesani is a former Australian rules football
er who played with Fitzroy
and Carlton
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL). After having a promising start in his first season at Fitzroy, he sought clearance to be transferred to Carlton. The move was said to be motivated by financial gain, however Marchesani has since denied this claim. In his first season he failed to live up to expectation - this was only compounded by the fact that his move to Carlton included the popular Peter Francis
being traded in return. Marchenasi planned to retire after the 1985 season due to injury problems, however he was enticed by Essendon
to continue playing the following season. This new chance was to prove unsuccessful, with another injury ending his career before he was able to play a single senior game at Essendon.
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 who played with Fitzroy
Fitzroy Football Club
The Fitzroy Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Lions, is an Australian rules football club formed in 1883 to represent the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Victoria and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897...
and 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...
in the Victorian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(VFL). After having a promising start in his first season at Fitzroy, he sought clearance to be transferred to Carlton. The move was said to be motivated by financial gain, however Marchesani has since denied this claim. In his first season he failed to live up to expectation - this was only compounded by the fact that his move to Carlton included the popular Peter Francis
Peter Francis (footballer)
Peter Francis is a former Australian rules footballer who played with four VFL clubs during the 1980s.Victorian country recruit Peter Francis joined Carlton in 1978 and made his senior debut the following season. He played in their thrilling five point Grand Final win against Collingwood that year...
being traded in return. Marchenasi planned to retire after the 1985 season due to injury problems, however he was enticed by Essendon
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
to continue playing the following season. This new chance was to prove unsuccessful, with another injury ending his career before he was able to play a single senior game at Essendon.