Neil Marshall (footballer)
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Neil Peter Clare Marshall (born 6 July 1977) is a former Australian rules football
er who played with the West Coast Eagles
in the Australian Football League
(AFL).
Marshall, an Indigenous Australian, was a half back flanker who came from Broome originally. He was picked up in the 1995 AFL Draft
but didn't play a senior game for the Eagles in 1996, instead playing in Claremont's
premiership team.
Against Sydney in 1997, at the SCG, he made his league debut and was solid with 13 disposals. He played only once more that year, against Melbourne and in 1998 added just two further games to his tally, participating in wins over Collingwood and Fremantle.
A two time Western Australian interstate representative, Marshall finished his career with Subiaco
.
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 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 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...
(AFL).
Marshall, an Indigenous Australian, was a half back flanker who came from Broome originally. He was picked up in the 1995 AFL Draft
1995 AFL Draft
The 1995 AFL Draft was held at the conclusion of the 1995 Australian Football League season.The AFL Draft is the annual draft of new unsigned players by Australian rules football clubs that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.Clubs receive picks based...
but didn't play a senior game for the Eagles in 1996, instead playing in Claremont's
Claremont Football Club
The Claremont Football Club, nicknamed the Tigers, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . Its official colours are navy blue and gold....
premiership team.
Against Sydney in 1997, at the SCG, he made his league debut and was solid with 13 disposals. He played only once more that year, against Melbourne and in 1998 added just two further games to his tally, participating in wins over Collingwood and Fremantle.
A two time Western Australian interstate representative, Marshall finished his career with Subiaco
Subiaco Football Club
The Subiaco Football Club, nicknamed the Lions, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . It was founded in 1896, and admitted to the WAFL in 1901, along with North Fremantle...
.