Marlon Motlop
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Marlon Motlop is an Australian rules football
er who played with the Port Adelaide Football Club
in the AFL
. He also plays for West Adelaide
in the SANFL.
Motlop was selected by the Power in the 2007 AFL Draft
using their second pick, being the 28th pick overall.
He debuted against the Melbourne Demons in round 21 of the 2008 season, contributing with 6 kicks and 8 handballs to his team's 78 point win. The following week saw another good win for the Power and another good game for Motlop, who kicked his first AFL goal and racked up 16 disposals in a 76 point thrashing of North Melbourne. He didn't play another game in 2008, but returned in round 9 of the 2009 season where he had a quiet game, registering 4 kicks and 2 handballs against the 55 point winners the Sydney Swans. Round 11 saw Motlop kick 1 goal and rack up 12 kicks and 3 handballs in a 24 point win over the Fremantle Dockers. He didn't score in his most recent AFL match against the very strong Western Bulldogs, but did get 16 disposals in a disappointing 93 point loss.
Motlop is the youngest player to arrive at the club from the 2007 NAB AFL Draft
. The cousin of Daniel Motlop
, he has been through the AIS program and won the Allan McLean best-and-fairest medal for the 2006 Division Two NAB AFL Under 16 Championships. He has already impressed his Power teammates with his pace. Being selected with the pick traded to the Adelaide Crows for Brad Symes
will add extra interest for fans.
He was delisted by the Power at the end of the 2011 season.
In terms of disposals, Motlop has achieved a career high 16 on two occasions, once in 2008 and again in 2009. He's kicked 1 straight goal on two occasions, the most recent against Fremantle in round 11 2009 at AAMI stadium. During the same game he racked up a career best 12 kicks.
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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 the Port Adelaide Football Club
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...
in 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...
. He also plays for West Adelaide
West Adelaide
West Adelaide may refer to:*A geographical region to the west of the Adelaide Central business district*West Adelaide SC, Reformed football club 1978 NSL Champions...
in the SANFL.
Motlop was selected by the Power in the 2007 AFL Draft
2007 AFL Draft
The 2007 AFL Draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. These were trade week, the National Draft, the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft.- Trades :...
using their second pick, being the 28th pick overall.
He debuted against the Melbourne Demons in round 21 of the 2008 season, contributing with 6 kicks and 8 handballs to his team's 78 point win. The following week saw another good win for the Power and another good game for Motlop, who kicked his first AFL goal and racked up 16 disposals in a 76 point thrashing of North Melbourne. He didn't play another game in 2008, but returned in round 9 of the 2009 season where he had a quiet game, registering 4 kicks and 2 handballs against the 55 point winners the Sydney Swans. Round 11 saw Motlop kick 1 goal and rack up 12 kicks and 3 handballs in a 24 point win over the Fremantle Dockers. He didn't score in his most recent AFL match against the very strong Western Bulldogs, but did get 16 disposals in a disappointing 93 point loss.
Motlop is the youngest player to arrive at the club from the 2007 NAB AFL Draft
2007 AFL Draft
The 2007 AFL Draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. These were trade week, the National Draft, the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft.- Trades :...
. The cousin of Daniel Motlop
Daniel Motlop
Daniel Motlop is an Indigenous Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.- Kangaroos career :...
, he has been through the AIS program and won the Allan McLean best-and-fairest medal for the 2006 Division Two NAB AFL Under 16 Championships. He has already impressed his Power teammates with his pace. Being selected with the pick traded to the Adelaide Crows for Brad Symes
Brad Symes
Bradley Thomas "Brad" Symes is an Australian rules football midfielder who was selected by the Port Adelaide at Pick 30 of the 2003 AFL Draft.-Port Adelaide career :...
will add extra interest for fans.
He was delisted by the Power at the end of the 2011 season.
Career highs/statistics
Marlon Motlop has played 5 games and kicked 2 goals in his career which has spanned over 2 seasons to date. In 2008 he averaged 0.5 goals, 1 behinds, 15 disposals, 3 marks and 1.5 tackles. In 2009 Motlop's averages dropped slightly. He averaged 0.3 goals, 12.3 disposals, 3 marks and 1 tackle.In terms of disposals, Motlop has achieved a career high 16 on two occasions, once in 2008 and again in 2009. He's kicked 1 straight goal on two occasions, the most recent against Fremantle in round 11 2009 at AAMI stadium. During the same game he racked up a career best 12 kicks.
Background
Marlon has Indigenous Australian heritage and his ancestry can be traced to the LarrakiaLarrakia
Larrakia are the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Larrakia Country which includes the area in and around Darwin, Northern Territory in Australia...
.