Ian Perrie
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Ian Perrie was an Australian rules football
er in the Australian Football League
.
After being drafted at pick number 49 in the 1997 AFL Draft
, Ian Perrie debuted for Adelaide in Round 13, 1998. While no one questioned his endeavor, Perrie was initially thought to not have the skills required to be a consistent AFL Footballer. In his early years, inaccurate kicking was his most troubled area- he kicked just 24.27 in his first two years. While he struggled to get the scores on the board, he was oft-admired for his relentless effort that coupled with his unorthodox kicking style, and this caused him to reach cult status. This is when banners began being carried with pride in AAMI Stadium
with the words "Go Sarge!", and supporters started yelling the catch-cry "Perrieeeee!".
In 2003, under the tutelage of an ageing recruit in Wayne Carey
, Perrie lifted his game to a new level. He was no longer forced to attract the opposition's best backman and as a result scored an improved 26 goals, 16 behinds. When Carey missed games through injury, Perrie excelled with his new-found confidence, kicking a career-high 6 goals in Round 12, 2003, against Melbourne. It is thought that Darren Jarman
's assistance has been partially responsible for his increase in goal-kicking percentage.
Since 2003, Perrie has improved each season, increasing his disposals per game, providing contests at the Centre half-forward
position and has become a guaranteed starter in the line-up under coach Neil Craig
. He was an important member of Adelaide's McClelland Trophy
-winning team in 2005, kicking a career-best 39 goals with just 31 behinds. In the 2006 season he produced 4 good performances to start the season, including 13 marks, 16 disposals and 3 goals in Round 1. This great start was put to a halt late in Round 4 when, in a clash with Fremantle
's Luke McPharlin
he injured and hyperextended the knee upon landing and tore his PCL
requiring a Knee Reconstruction, at least it was not as bad as an ACL injury. He missed 4 months and returned to the side later in the season and in the Qualifying Final vs Fremantle at AAMI Stadium, Perrie kicked a crucial goal late in the final quarter to help seal an amazing come from behind win for a heavily undermanned Adelaide. The undermanned Crows fell to the heavily favoured West Coast Eagles 14 days later. Perrie had a nightmare performance in front of goal in Round 1 2007 vs Essendon missing several easy shots from close range in perfect weather conditions but picked up on that with some outstanding performances, particularly when taking chest marks. The Crows struggled when he was sidelined with a shouler injury for 6 weeks. Perrie was delisted at the end of the 2007 season.
Perrie is currently playing for Sturt in the SANFL.
For 2009 Ian Perrie has signed to play for the Pulteney Old Scholars Football Club.
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 in the Australian 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...
.
After being drafted at pick number 49 in the 1997 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:...
, Ian Perrie debuted for Adelaide in Round 13, 1998. While no one questioned his endeavor, Perrie was initially thought to not have the skills required to be a consistent AFL Footballer. In his early years, inaccurate kicking was his most troubled area- he kicked just 24.27 in his first two years. While he struggled to get the scores on the board, he was oft-admired for his relentless effort that coupled with his unorthodox kicking style, and this caused him to reach cult status. This is when banners began being carried with pride in AAMI Stadium
AAMI Stadium
Football Park is an Australian rules football stadium located in West Lakes, a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia...
with the words "Go Sarge!", and supporters started yelling the catch-cry "Perrieeeee!".
In 2003, under the tutelage of an ageing recruit in Wayne Carey
Wayne Carey
Wayne Carey is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the North Melbourne and Adelaide Football Clubs in the Australian Football League ....
, Perrie lifted his game to a new level. He was no longer forced to attract the opposition's best backman and as a result scored an improved 26 goals, 16 behinds. When Carey missed games through injury, Perrie excelled with his new-found confidence, kicking a career-high 6 goals in Round 12, 2003, against Melbourne. It is thought that Darren Jarman
Darren Jarman
Darren Jarman is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League. An elite midfielder-cum-forward, Jarman amassed a total of 386 games of senior football at SANFL, AFL and Representative level. He was widely reocgnised as one of the most skillful players of his era...
's assistance has been partially responsible for his increase in goal-kicking percentage.
Since 2003, Perrie has improved each season, increasing his disposals per game, providing contests at the Centre half-forward
Centre half-forward
In Australian rules football, the centre half-forward is a position on the half-forward line of a football field. The directly opposing player is a Centre-Half-Back....
position and has become a guaranteed starter in the line-up under coach Neil Craig
Neil Craig
Neil P. Craig is a former Australian rules footballer, fitness adviser and former coach of the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League . As of 2012, he will be based in a new role as the Director of Sports Performance at the Melbourne Football Club...
. He was an important member of Adelaide's McClelland Trophy
McClelland Trophy
The McClelland Trophy is an Australian rules football trophy, currently awarded to the minor premiers in the Australian Football League each year...
-winning team in 2005, kicking a career-best 39 goals with just 31 behinds. In the 2006 season he produced 4 good performances to start the season, including 13 marks, 16 disposals and 3 goals in Round 1. This great start was put to a halt late in Round 4 when, in a clash with Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
's Luke McPharlin
Luke McPharlin
Luke McPharlin is an Australian rules football player for the Fremantle Football Club. McPharlin was educated at Christ Church Grammar School, graduating in 1999. McPharlin is both a key back and a key forward....
he injured and hyperextended the knee upon landing and tore his PCL
Posterior cruciate ligament
The posterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It connects the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the medial condyle of the femur...
requiring a Knee Reconstruction, at least it was not as bad as an ACL injury. He missed 4 months and returned to the side later in the season and in the Qualifying Final vs Fremantle at AAMI Stadium, Perrie kicked a crucial goal late in the final quarter to help seal an amazing come from behind win for a heavily undermanned Adelaide. The undermanned Crows fell to the heavily favoured West Coast Eagles 14 days later. Perrie had a nightmare performance in front of goal in Round 1 2007 vs Essendon missing several easy shots from close range in perfect weather conditions but picked up on that with some outstanding performances, particularly when taking chest marks. The Crows struggled when he was sidelined with a shouler injury for 6 weeks. Perrie was delisted at the end of the 2007 season.
Perrie is currently playing for Sturt in the SANFL.
For 2009 Ian Perrie has signed to play for the Pulteney Old Scholars Football Club.
External links
- AFL Player Page: http://afc.com.au/default.asp?pg=players&spg=playerprofile&personid=13089
- Career Statistics: http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pg-adelaide-crows--ian-perrie