Neil Marshall (footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Neil Peter Marshall | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1977 | ||
| Original team | Towns FC Broome | ||
| Draft | 66th, 1995 AFL draft | ||
Neil Peter Marshall, born on July 6, 1977, is a former Australian rules football player. He played for the West Coast Eagles in the top-level Australian Football League (AFL). Neil was known for his skills as a half-back flanker.
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Early Life and Football Start
Neil Marshall grew up in Broome, Western Australia. He is an Indigenous Australian. He showed great talent in football from a young age. His journey to the AFL began when he was picked in the 1995 AFL draft. This draft is where professional teams choose new players.
Playing for Claremont
Even though he was drafted by the West Coast Eagles, Neil first played for the Claremont Football Club. He played for Claremont from 1995 to 1998. In 1996, he was part of Claremont's team that won the premiership. This was a big achievement early in his career.
AFL Debut with West Coast Eagles
Neil made his first game in the Australian Football League (AFL) in 1997. He played for the West Coast Eagles against Sydney at the SCG. He played well in his debut game, getting 13 disposals (touches of the ball). He played one more game that year against Melbourne. In 1998, he played two more games for the Eagles. These games were wins against Collingwood and Fremantle.
Representing Western Australia
Neil Marshall was a talented player who represented his state. He played for Western Australia in interstate games two times. This means he was chosen to play for a special team made up of the best players from his state.
Career with Subiaco
After his time with the West Coast Eagles, Neil Marshall continued his career. He played for the Subiaco Football Club from 1999 to 2005. He played many games for Subiaco, showing his dedication to the sport. Neil finished his football career playing for Subiaco.
