Elijah Ware facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elijah Ware |
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| Date of birth | 14 April 1983 | ||
| Original team | Central District (SANFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 12 2006, Port Adelaide v. West Coast, at AAMI Stadium |
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Elijah Ware (born 14 April 1983) is a retired Australian Rules Football player. He played for the Port Adelaide Power in the AFL. He also played for the Central District Bulldogs in the SANFL. Australian Rules Football is a popular sport in Australia. Teams score points by kicking an oval-shaped ball through goal posts.
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Early Football Days
Elijah Ware started his senior football career with the Central District team in 2003. This team plays in the SANFL, which is a major football league in South Australia. In 2004, he was part of the Central District team that won the premiership. A premiership means they won the championship for that season.
Joining Port Adelaide
Elijah was chosen by the Port Adelaide Power to join their team for the 2005 AFL season. He was picked as the 7th player in the Pre-Season Draft. This is a special event where AFL teams choose new players.
Injury and Recovery
Even after joining Port Adelaide, Elijah continued to play for Central District in the SANFL. In 2005, he had a serious knee injury. This injury meant he needed surgery and could not play football for about a year.
AFL Debut and Retirement
Elijah Ware made his first appearance for Port Adelaide in the AFL in 2006. This big game was against the West Coast Eagles. Port Adelaide won the match by 37 points. Elijah scored one goal and had 5 disposals (times he got the ball).
Final AFL Match
He played his second and final AFL game in the very next round against Melbourne. In this game, he had 9 disposals, took 5 marks (catches), and made 2 tackles. After the 2006 AFL season, Elijah was no longer part of the Port Adelaide team.
Return to Central District
Elijah went back to playing for Central District in the SANFL. He helped them win another premiership in 2007. This was a great achievement for him and the team.
Retiring from Football
Before the 2009 SANFL season began, Elijah Ware announced his retirement from football. He decided to stop playing to spend more time with his family.
Guernsey Numbers
During his career, Elijah wore different numbers on his football jersey, also called a guernsey. For Port Adelaide, he wore guernsey number 14. For Central District, he wore guernsey number 50.
