Allan Murray facts for kids

Allan Murray is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played in the top Australian Football League (AFL). He was part of two well-known clubs: Port Adelaide and St Kilda. Allan was born on May 20, 1982.

Allan Murray's Football Journey

Allan Murray started his journey in Australian rules football at a young age. He worked hard to become a professional player. His career saw him play for two different teams in the AFL.

Starting His Career

Allan was chosen by the Port Adelaide team in the 2000 AFL Draft. This draft is where professional teams pick new players. He was the 35th player picked that year. Before joining Port Adelaide, he played for the Lavington team.

Allan made his first appearance in an AFL game in 2002. This was in Round 19 of the season. His first game was against the Carlton team.

Moving to St Kilda

After the 2002 season, Allan moved to the St Kilda team. He was first put on their "rookie list." This list is for promising young players who might join the main team later. Allan was soon moved from the rookie list to the main team.

He played his first game for St Kilda in 2003. In that game, he scored four goals against the Hawthorn team. This was a very impressive start for him at St Kilda.

Even with his strong debut, Allan did not get to play many games for St Kilda. He played 15 games over four seasons. At the end of the 2006 season, St Kilda decided not to keep him on their team. After leaving St Kilda, Allan went on to play for the Balwyn Tigers.

Family in Football

Allan Murray comes from a family that loves Australian rules football. His brother, Derek, also played for the Port Adelaide team. Allan's cousin, Nathan Lovett-Murray, was another professional player. Nathan played for the Essendon team.