Greg McAdam facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 18 February 1961 | ||
| Original team | North Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 22, 1981 interstate draft | ||
Greg McAdam (born 18 February 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer. He played for the St Kilda team in the AFL during 1985. Before that, he played for North Adelaide and Central District in the SANFL.
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Who is Greg McAdam?
Greg McAdam was born on 18 February 1961. He is an Indigenous Australian and comes from Alice Springs. Alice Springs is a town in the middle of Australia.
Greg was a talented player in Australian rules football. He was known for his skills on the field.
His Football Family
Greg McAdam comes from a family of footballers. His two younger brothers also became professional players. Adrian McAdam and Gilbert McAdam both followed Greg into the AFL. This is quite rare for three brothers to play at such a high level.
Playing in the SANFL
Before joining the AFL, Greg McAdam played in the SANFL. This is a major football league in South Australia. He played for two different clubs in the SANFL.
North Adelaide Football Club
Greg started his senior career with the North Adelaide team. He played for them from 1977 to 1983. During his time at North Adelaide, he played 113 games. He also kicked 157 goals, which is a great achievement for a player.
Central District Football Club
After his time at North Adelaide, Greg also played for the Central District team in the SANFL. This shows his continued involvement in the sport at a high level.
Playing in the AFL
The AFL is the highest level of Australian rules football. Many players dream of reaching the AFL. Greg McAdam achieved this dream in 1985.
St Kilda Football Club
In 1985, Greg McAdam joined the St Kilda team. St Kilda is a well-known club in the AFL. He played 10 games for St Kilda during that season. He also managed to kick 13 goals for the team.
Representing Indigenous All-Stars
In 1983, Greg McAdam had the honor of playing for the Aboriginal All-Stars team. This team is made up of the best Indigenous Australian rules footballers. Playing for this team is a special recognition of a player's talent and heritage. Greg played one game for the All-Stars and kicked 4 goals.
