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| Full name | Kevin Bernard Caton | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1965 | ||
| Original team | Darwin (NTFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 17, 1989 pre-season draft | ||
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Kevin Bernard Caton is a former professional Australian rules football player. He was born on May 10, 1965. Kevin played in the top Australian league, which was known as the VFL and later became the AFL. He played for three different teams: the West Coast Eagles, Fitzroy, and the Brisbane Bears.
Kevin Caton's Football Journey
Starting in Darwin and Swan Districts
Kevin Caton began his football career in Darwin, Northern Territory. He played for the Darwin Football Club in the NTFL. This is where he first showed his talent for the game.
He then moved to Western Australia to play for the Swan Districts Football Club. He played many games for Swan Districts from 1984 to 1989, and again from 1991 to 1994. During his time there, he played 119 games and scored an amazing 274 goals.
Winning a Premiership with Swan Districts
One of Kevin's biggest achievements with Swan Districts was winning a premiership in 1984. A premiership means his team won the championship for that season. This was a fantastic start to his senior football career.
Playing in the AFL
Kevin Caton was drafted into the VFL (which became the AFL) in 1989. He was the 17th player picked in the 1989 pre-season draft. This meant he was chosen by a professional team to play at the highest level.
Time with West Coast Eagles
His first AFL team was the West Coast Eagles. He played one game for them in 1988, scoring one goal.
Moving to Fitzroy
In 1989, Kevin joined the Fitzroy Football Club. He played nine games for Fitzroy and kicked eight goals.
Playing for Brisbane Bears
From 1990 to 1991, Kevin played for the Brisbane Bears. He played eight games for the Bears and scored nine goals.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Kevin Caton had a successful career in Australian Rules Football. He was known for his goal-kicking ability.
Bernie Naylor Medal Winner
In 1992, Kevin won the Bernie Naylor Medal. This award is given to the leading goal-kicker in the WAFL (Western Australian Football League) competition. Winning this medal showed he was one of the best goal-scorers in the league.
Representing Western Australia
Kevin also had the honor of representing his state. In 1985, he played two games for the Western Australia state team, scoring one goal. Playing for your state is a big achievement in Australian Rules Football.
Kevin Caton's Legacy
Kevin Caton retired from professional football in 1994. Throughout his career, he played a total of 137 games and kicked 292 goals across all his teams. He is remembered as a strong forward and a premiership player.
