Josh Fraser
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Josh Fraser is a professional Australian rules football
player currently playing for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League
and formerly of the Collingwood Football Club
.
From Mansfield
via Murray U18, Fraser was the number one pick in the 1999 National Draft
, going to Collingwood
. The tall ruckman was quiet when arrived at Victoria Park
but soon became a valuable senior player, and ended up playing 21 games in the season. He won an AFL Rising Star nomination in his debut year. In 2001 Fraser continued to press and show his ability, but as a ruckman, his 202 cm stature did not show, as his ruckwork was mediocre. He did however kick 21 goals in 21 games, and find the ball, no matter how tall he was, he was mobile.
He played all 25 games in 2002, but he was inconsistent, and was not improving in his prime position, the ruck. He though proved as a goalkicker, this time kicking 37 goals, and being a key member in the Grand Final side, he kicked 3 goals, following a 3 goal haul in the Preliminary Final.
His best season though came in 2003 where he showed why he was a no.1 draft pick. He found the ball as often as he could, having over 340 disposals in the season, but the main statistic was his 300 hitouts. He also chipped in with 20 goals.
In 2004 he was inconsistent, however showed he was one of the most important members to the side. His skills as a ruckman who could find the ball were once again seen, and when he was not playing, the Pies struggled. His best game came when he was 1 of only 2 players to beat All-Australian ruckman Peter Everitt
, in a game which saw Josh have 21 touches, 29 hitouts and kick 2 goals. He also bought up his 100th game. After being bested in one agame against Essendon in round 20, Fraser conceded that Essendon ruckman David Hille was his 'bogey' man.
The 2005 season was a year to forget for the Magpies, and for Fraser. Chronic knee injuries slowed his process and he only managed 5 games for the season.
Josh would enjoy a stellar 2006 season, being injury free and being one of the most respected ruckman during the year. He would play all 23 games with no real back-up, due to the lack of quality ruckman at the club. Fraser showed incredible mobility as a ruckman, despite his awkward look. He would be better as a tap ruckman also, having 341 hitouts for the year, his best return. Josh was a go to man across the ground and also provided good value moving up at half-forward, kicking 16.20. He would average more than 17 touches a game, more than 7 marks a game, and 15 hitouts. He finished 4th in the Copeland Trophy
, along with Heath Shaw
, only three votes behind the eventual winner Alan Didak
.
In 2007, Josh Fraser had an up-and-down season in which he often seemed to be carrying injuries, although he did not miss a game until Rd 20 against Melbourne. This would prove to be his second last game for the season, though, returning for the Elimination Final win against the Sydney Swans
before withdrawing late against the West Coast Eagles
the next week, effectively ending his 2007 campaign.
In 2008, Fraser was named Scott Burns
' vice-captain.
In 2010 he signed with the Gold Coast 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...
player currently playing for the Gold Coast Football Club 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...
and formerly of 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...
.
From Mansfield
Mansfield Football Club
The Mansfield Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the Goulburn Valley Football League, they are based in Mansfield, Victoria. The club is officially known as the Mansfield Eagles Football/Netball club, but have been nicknamed "The Eagles" by supporters...
via Murray U18, Fraser was the number one pick in the 1999 National 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...
, going to Collingwood
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
. The tall ruckman was quiet when arrived at Victoria Park
Victoria Park, Melbourne
Victoria Park is a sports venue in Abbotsford a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Built for the purpose of both Australian rules football and cricket, the stadium is oval shaped....
but soon became a valuable senior player, and ended up playing 21 games in the season. He won an AFL Rising Star nomination in his debut year. In 2001 Fraser continued to press and show his ability, but as a ruckman, his 202 cm stature did not show, as his ruckwork was mediocre. He did however kick 21 goals in 21 games, and find the ball, no matter how tall he was, he was mobile.
He played all 25 games in 2002, but he was inconsistent, and was not improving in his prime position, the ruck. He though proved as a goalkicker, this time kicking 37 goals, and being a key member in the Grand Final side, he kicked 3 goals, following a 3 goal haul in the Preliminary Final.
His best season though came in 2003 where he showed why he was a no.1 draft pick. He found the ball as often as he could, having over 340 disposals in the season, but the main statistic was his 300 hitouts. He also chipped in with 20 goals.
In 2004 he was inconsistent, however showed he was one of the most important members to the side. His skills as a ruckman who could find the ball were once again seen, and when he was not playing, the Pies struggled. His best game came when he was 1 of only 2 players to beat All-Australian ruckman Peter Everitt
Peter Everitt
Peter "Spida" Everitt is a former Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda, Hawthorn Hawks and the Sydney Swans in the AFL. He made his debut for St Kilda in 1993 and in 2003 began playing for Hawthorn. Everitt was traded to the Sydney Swans at the end of 2006. Following the club's 2008...
, in a game which saw Josh have 21 touches, 29 hitouts and kick 2 goals. He also bought up his 100th game. After being bested in one agame against Essendon in round 20, Fraser conceded that Essendon ruckman David Hille was his 'bogey' man.
The 2005 season was a year to forget for the Magpies, and for Fraser. Chronic knee injuries slowed his process and he only managed 5 games for the season.
Josh would enjoy a stellar 2006 season, being injury free and being one of the most respected ruckman during the year. He would play all 23 games with no real back-up, due to the lack of quality ruckman at the club. Fraser showed incredible mobility as a ruckman, despite his awkward look. He would be better as a tap ruckman also, having 341 hitouts for the year, his best return. Josh was a go to man across the ground and also provided good value moving up at half-forward, kicking 16.20. He would average more than 17 touches a game, more than 7 marks a game, and 15 hitouts. He finished 4th in the Copeland Trophy
Copeland Trophy
The E.W. Copeland Trophy is an Australian rules football award given by the Collingwood Football Club to the player adjudged Best and Fairest for Collingwood during the year....
, along with Heath Shaw
Heath Shaw
Heath Shaw is an Australian rules footballer playing for Collingwood in the Australian Football League-AFL career:...
, only three votes behind the eventual winner Alan Didak
Alan Didak
Alan Didak is a professional Australian rules footballer of Croatian descent playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League.- Early life :...
.
In 2007, Josh Fraser had an up-and-down season in which he often seemed to be carrying injuries, although he did not miss a game until Rd 20 against Melbourne. This would prove to be his second last game for the season, though, returning for the Elimination Final win against the Sydney Swans
Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney...
before withdrawing late against 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...
the next week, effectively ending his 2007 campaign.
In 2008, Fraser was named Scott Burns
Scott Burns
Scott Burns is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.-Football career:Originally from Norwood Football Club in the South Australian National Football League, Burns was drafted by the Collingwood Football Club with the 90th selection in the 1992 National Draft...
' vice-captain.
In 2010 he signed with the Gold Coast Football Club.