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Ah Chee playing for Port Adelaide in June 2017
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| Full name | Brendon Ah Chee | ||
| Nickname(s) | "Polly" | ||
| Date of birth | 21 December 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Western Australia | ||
| Original team | South Fremantle Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 45, 2011 national draft | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder/forward | ||
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Brendon Ah Chee (born 21 December 1993) is a former Australian rules footballer. He played for the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide in the Australian Football League (AFL). He now plays for South Fremantle in the WAFL.
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Who is Brendon Ah Chee?
Brendon Ah Chee was born in Western Australia. He has a diverse family background. His ancestors include Australian Aboriginal, Chinese, Dutch, and Scottish people. His great-grandfather was Chinese. Brendon also has a younger brother, Callum Ah Chee, who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.
His Nickname: "Polly"
Brendon Ah Chee is known by the nickname "Polly". He got this name because he could handball the football unusually long distances. This skill reminded people of a famous player named Graham "Polly" Farmer, who was also known for his powerful handballs.
Brendon's AFL Career
Brendon Ah Chee was a talented midfielder and forward. He was chosen by the Port Adelaide Football Club in the 2011 AFL draft. This was his first step into professional Australian Rules Football.
Making His Mark in 2015
Brendon started his fourth year at Port Adelaide in 2015. He had not yet played a senior AFL game. He needed to show his skills to keep his spot on the team. After playing well in the SANFL, he got his chance.
He made his AFL debut against North Melbourne in Round 3. He started the game as a substitute player. Brendon made a big impact late in the game. He set up the winning goal with his special long-range handball. This became one of his well-known moves.
Ah Chee played 10 more games that season. He started to become a regular AFL player. In one game against Greater Western Sydney, he had 24 disposals (getting the ball), scored 3 goals, and earned 3 Brownlow Medal votes. He also played well against Hawthorn, getting 25 disposals and a goal. His strong body, athletic ability, and quick handball made him a valuable player for Port Adelaide.
Moving to West Coast Eagles
In 2017, Brendon Ah Chee asked to leave Port Adelaide. He felt he needed more chances to play at the senior level. He chose the West Coast Eagles as the team he wanted to join. Brendon was officially traded to West Coast in October of that year.
Where is Brendon Now?
After playing for the West Coast Eagles, Brendon Ah Chee returned to play for South Fremantle. He now plays for them in the WAFL.
