Stephen Curtis
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Stephen Curtis is a former Australian rules football
er who played with East Perth
in the West Australian Football League
(WAFL) and Port Adelaide
in the South Australian National Football League
(SANFL).
Curtis, a defender, started his career in his home state of Western Australia where he debuted for East Perth in 1973. He was a back pocket
in East Perth's 1978 premiership side, the same position he was later named in their official post-war 'Team of the Century'. A dual Fairest and Best winner, Curtis took home the F. D. Book Medal in 1977 and 1982.
Port Adelaide acquired his services in 1983 and he spent six seasons with the club. He represented South Australia in an interstate game during the 1983 season and was selected in the All-Australian team. Curtis had previously represented Western Australia in 12 interstate games, including their inaugural State of Origin encounter against Victoria in 1977.
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 East Perth
East Perth Football Club
The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League...
in the West Australian Football League
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
(WAFL) and Port Adelaide
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 South Australian National Football League
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
(SANFL).
Curtis, a defender, started his career in his home state of Western Australia where he debuted for East Perth in 1973. He was a back pocket
Back pocket
In Australian rules football, the back pocket refers to a position on the field deep in defence.Back pocket players, situated in the backline, need to have good spoiling skills and usually, quality back-pockets are noted for their hardness....
in East Perth's 1978 premiership side, the same position he was later named in their official post-war 'Team of the Century'. A dual Fairest and Best winner, Curtis took home the F. D. Book Medal in 1977 and 1982.
Port Adelaide acquired his services in 1983 and he spent six seasons with the club. He represented South Australia in an interstate game during the 1983 season and was selected in the All-Australian team. Curtis had previously represented Western Australia in 12 interstate games, including their inaugural State of Origin encounter against Victoria in 1977.