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| Full name | Christopher Dylan Judd | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne | ||
| Original team | Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)/Caulfield Grammar (APS) | ||
| Draft | No. 3, 2001 national draft | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Christopher Dylan Judd (born 8 September 1983) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He was a captain for both the West Coast Eagles and Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Many people think he is one of the best players ever in the sport.
Chris Judd won the Brownlow Medal twice, which is the league's top individual award. He also won the Leigh Matthews Trophy two times, given to the most valuable player by the AFL Players Association. He was a premiership captain, leading the West Coast Eagles to win the 2006 AFL Premiership. Judd was known as a top midfielder and was chosen for the All-Australian team six times. He even captained the team in 2008. He also played for Australia and Victoria in special games.
Judd is celebrated by both West Coast and Carlton. He played 134 games for West Coast, captaining the team for two years. He won two Club Champion Awards there. After moving to Melbourne, he captained the Carlton Football Club. He won the John Nicholls Medal three times as Carlton's best player. He was also the fourth player in AFL history to win a Brownlow Medal with two different clubs. In 2021, Chris Judd was added to the AFL Hall of Fame.
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Chris Judd's Early Life and Football Beginnings
Growing Up in Melbourne
Chris Judd was born in Melbourne to Andrew Judd and Lisa Engel. He grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As a child, he played for the East Sandringham Junior Football Club. He went to Caulfield Grammar School.
Judd was a talented athlete in many sports. He was a junior track and field star and a good cricket player. At Caulfield Grammar, he started focusing more on Australian rules football. He later became captain of his school's First team. He also did very well in his school studies.
Joining the AFL: The "Super Draft"
Judd was part of the 2000 AIS/AFL Academy. He played in the 2000 AFL Under 18 Championships. Even though he was only 17 and too young to be drafted, his talent was clear. He played TAC Cup football for the Sandringham Dragons until 2001.
At the 2001 AFL Under 18 Championships, Judd was the captain of the Vic Metro team. Recruiters saw him as a top player, even with some shoulder problems. He was expected to be picked early in the 2001 AFL Draft. West Coast chose Judd with their third overall pick. This draft was later called the "super draft" because so many great players came from it.
Chris Judd's Amazing AFL Career
Becoming a Star at West Coast Eagles (2002–2007)
Chris Judd played only one game in the WAFL before joining West Coast in round 2, 2002. He had a great first season. He won the AFLPA Best First Year Player Award. In his second year, he played both in the midfield and up forward. He finished second in the club's best and fairest award. Before the 2004 season, he became one of the Eagles' four vice-captains.
Winning the Brownlow Medal and Grand Final Experience
The year 2004 was a huge one for Judd. He played alongside other great Eagles midfielders like Ben Cousins, Daniel Kerr, and Dean Cox. Judd averaged 22 disposals and kicked 24 goals. He became West Coast's first player to win the Brownlow Medal, getting 30 votes. He was also chosen for his first All-Australian team and won the Eagles' Club Champion award.
In 2005, he continued his strong play. He won the Goal of the Year award. He also won the Norm Smith Medal in the 2005 AFL Grand Final. However, West Coast lost that grand final to Sydney by just four points.
Leading the Eagles to a Premiership
On March 1, 2006, Judd was named captain of the West Coast Eagles. He led the team to a thrilling one-point win against Sydney in the 2006 AFL Grand Final. This was his only AFL Premiership medal. He also won his second club best and fairest award. He was selected for the All-Australian team again. He also received the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFL Players Association's Most Valuable Player.
Judd played well in 2007, but an injury slowed him down. He missed some games and had to play from the bench or up forward. He had won one premiership and was a runner-up with the West Coast Eagles in 2005.
Moving to Carlton (2007)
On September 16, 2007, Judd announced he was leaving West Coast. He wanted to move to a club in Victoria. This news caused a lot of excitement because he was one of the best players in the league. Many clubs in Melbourne wanted him.
Judd met with four clubs: Essendon, Melbourne, Collingwood, and Carlton. On October 2, 2007, he chose Carlton. Carlton was able to trade for him because they had high draft picks. On October 11, 2007, Judd was officially traded to Carlton. Carlton gave West Coast two early draft picks and player Josh Kennedy. Judd was given the No. 5 jersey and signed a six-year contract.
Captain and Second Brownlow Medal at Carlton (2008–2015)
Judd became the captain of Carlton in his first season with the club. His first game for Carlton was a practice match in March 2008. Many fans came to watch him play. His return game against West Coast in round 7 was highly anticipated, and Carlton won. Judd played most of the games that season. He was named All-Australian captain and ruck rover. He also won the John Nicholls Medal as Carlton's best and fairest player. He won the John Nicholls Medal and All-Australian selection again in 2009.
Judd missed the first three games of the 2010 season due to an incident. But when he returned, he played incredibly well. He earned three Brownlow votes in each of his first five matches. He went on to win his second Brownlow Medal with 30 votes. He became only the fourth player in AFL history to win the Brownlow at two different clubs (West Coast and Carlton). Judd also won his fifth All-Australian selection and his third straight John Nicholls Medal.
Leading Carlton to Finals and More Awards
In 2011, Judd led Carlton to a very successful season. They finished 5th and won their first finals game since 2001. He won the Leigh Matthews Trophy for the second time. He also won the AFLPA's Best Captain Award. He was named vice-captain of the All-Australian team for the fourth year in a row. He played his 200th AFL game during this season.
Final Years of His Career
In 2012, Judd played his 100th game for Carlton as captain. In round 16, he was suspended for four matches after a controversial tackle. After the 2012 season, Judd decided to step down as captain. He signed single-year contracts as he neared the end of his career. In round 10, 2015, he suffered a serious knee injury. He announced his retirement a few days later, ending his 279-game career.
Chris Judd's Playing Style
At his best, Chris Judd was considered the top midfielder in the game. Many believe he was one of the best players of the 2000s. His playing style changed between his time at West Coast and Carlton. At West Coast, he was known for his incredible speed, quickness, and strength. He could get the ball in crowded areas and then burst away from opponents. This allowed him to make powerful kicks that hurt the other team.
When he joined Carlton, he had lost some of his speed due to injuries. But he adapted his game. He became excellent at winning the ball in tight spaces. He was great at getting the ball from ruck tap-outs and shaking off tackles. This allowed him to give quick handpasses to his teammates in open space.
Recognizing Chris Judd's Impact
Chris Judd has received a lot of praise from football journalists and former players. In 2009, he appeared in an AFL television advertisement. It showed AFL players playing football in famous places around the world. Judd was seen receiving a kick on a racecourse, then running in front of racehorses before passing the ball to another player.
After his playing career, Judd did some guest commentary. In 2016, he joined radio station Triple M to provide special comments during games. In October 2022, Judd started hosting a program called 'Talk Ya Book' on the streaming news channel Ticker News.
Chris Judd's Personal Life
Chris Judd has continued his education, studying for a Master of Business Administration degree. He has also completed university courses in media studies and corporate governance. He is an environmental ambassador for Visy.
On December 31, 2010, Judd married speech pathologist and model Rebecca Twigley. They have three sons and a daughter.
Statistics
| G | Goals | B | Behinds | K | Kicks | H | Handballs | D | Disposals | M | Marks | T | Tackles |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2002 | West Coast | 3 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 222 | 109 | 331 | 48 | 63 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 10.1 | 5.0 | 15.0 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| 2003 | West Coast | 3 | 23 | 29 | 15 | 268 | 150 | 418 | 52 | 74 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 6.5 | 18.2 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| 2004 | West Coast | 3 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 330 | 171 | 501 | 51 | 89 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 14.3 | 7.4 | 21.8 | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| 2005 | West Coast | 3 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 336 | 200 | 536 | 77 | 79 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 14.0 | 8.3 | 22.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| 2006 | West Coast | 3 | 23 | 29 | 20 | 332 | 263 | 595 | 61 | 112 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 14.4 | 11.4 | 25.9 | 2.7 | 4.9 |
| 2007 | West Coast | 3 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 240 | 197 | 437 | 37 | 60 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 12.6 | 10.4 | 23.0 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| 2008 | Carlton | 5 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 250 | 258 | 508 | 41 | 81 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 12.3 | 24.2 | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| 2009 | Carlton | 5 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 319 | 290 | 609 | 54 | 102 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 26.5 | 2.3 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | Carlton | 5 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 291 | 248 | 539 | 61 | 105 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 14.6 | 12.4 | 27.0 | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| 2011 | Carlton | 5 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 301 | 332 | 633 | 69 | 148 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 12.5 | 13.8 | 26.4 | 2.9 | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Carlton | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 209 | 217 | 426 | 55 | 62 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 12.3 | 12.8 | 25.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | Carlton | 5 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 236 | 217 | 453 | 48 | 68 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 10.9 | 22.7 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| 2014 | Carlton | 5 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 141 | 105 | 246 | 44 | 41 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 20.5 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| 2015 | Carlton | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 76 | 72 | 148 | 20 | 21 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 18.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Career | 279 | 228 | 182 | 3551 | 2829 | 6380 | 718 | 1105 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 12.7 | 10.1 | 22.9 | 2.6 | 4.0 | ||
Honours and Achievements
| Brownlow Medal votes | |
| Season | Votes |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| Total | 210 |
| Key: | |
| Green / Bold = Won | |
- Team Awards
- AFL Premiership (West Coast): 2006 (Captain)
- McClelland Trophy (West Coast): 2006 (Captain)
- Individual Awards
- Brownlow Medal: 2004, 2010
- Leigh Matthews Trophy (AFLPA MVP Award): 2006, 2011
- All-Australian: 2004, 2006, 2008 (Captain), 2009 (Vice-Captain), 2010, 2011 (Vice-Captain)
- Norm Smith Medal: 2005
- Victorian Representative Honours in AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match: 2008
- Australian Representative Honours in International rules football: 2002
- AFLPA Best Captain Award: 2011
- AFLPA Best First Year Player Award: 2002
- Carlton Awards
- John Nicholls Medal: 2008, 2009, 2010
- Carlton F.C. Captain: 2008–2012
- West Coast Awards
- West Coast Club Champion Award: 2004, 2006
- Ross Glendinning Medal: 2005 (round 3), 2005 (round 20), 2006 (round 6)
- West Coast Eagles Captain: 2006–2007
- Other Achievements
- Goal of the Year: 2005
- The Age Player of the Year: 2009
In 2022, he was inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
See also
- List of Caulfield Grammar School people
