Chris Egan (footballer) facts for kids

Chris Egan was a talented Australian rules footballer. He was born on October 26, 1986. Chris played professionally for the Collingwood Football Club. This team is part of the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is Australia's biggest professional sports league for Australian rules football.

Chris Egan's Football Journey

Starting His Professional Career

Chris Egan was a top pick in the 2004 AFL draft. This is like a special event where professional teams choose new players. Collingwood picked him with their first choice, as the tenth player overall. Before joining Collingwood, Chris showed his skills. He played for Victoria Country in the 2004 AFL National Under 18 Championships. This competition features the best young players from different regions.

Playing for Collingwood

Chris made his first professional appearance for Collingwood in 2005. This first game is called a "debut." He played against the Richmond Football Club in May 2005. After his debut, Chris played almost every game for the rest of that year.

During 2005 and 2006, Chris played 24 games. He also scored 21 goals for Collingwood. Goals are how players score points in Australian rules football. However, in the next two years, he only played three more games. Chris left the Collingwood team in September 2008.

Life After the AFL

After his time in the AFL, Chris continued to play football. In early 2010, he joined the Echuca Football Club. This club plays in the Goulburn Valley Football League. It is a strong local competition.

Chris Egan's Family Connections

Chris Egan comes from a family of footballers. His uncle, Phil Egan, also played professional Australian rules football. Phil played for both the Richmond Football Club and the Melbourne Football Club. Another of Chris's uncles, Les Bamblett, was also a professional player. Les played for Footscray and the Melbourne Football Club. It's cool how football talent runs in their family!