Troy Ugle facts for kids

Troy Ugle is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He was born on April 18, 1968. Troy played for two major teams: the Swan Districts Football Club and the West Coast Eagles.

Troy Ugle's Early Football Days

Troy Ugle started his senior football career at a club called Carey Park. This team played in the South West Football League. It was where he first showed his skills as a player.

Joining Swan Districts Football Club

In 1986, Troy joined the Swan Districts Football Club. This club is part of the West Australian Football League (WAFL). The WAFL is a big football league in Western Australia.

He played his very first game for Swan Districts in 1987. That same year, he won the Swan Medal. This award is given to the best and fairest player at the club. It showed how talented he was early on.

Playing in the Northern Territory

During the 1986-1987 football season, Troy also played for the Wanderers club. This team was in the Northern Territory Football League. It meant he played football in different parts of Australia.

Playing for the West Coast Eagles

In 1988, Troy Ugle was signed by the West Coast Eagles. The Eagles are a very famous team in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is the highest level of Australian Rules Football.

Troy played 43 games for the Eagles. He was a great forward, kicking more than 40 goals for the team.

Returning to Swan Districts

After his time with the West Coast Eagles, Troy went back to play for Swan Districts. He played another 73 games for the Swans over five years.

He was a top goal scorer for the Swans from 1996 to 1998. This meant he kicked the most goals for his team during those years.

In 1999, Swan Districts made Troy a life member of the club. This is a special honor given to people who have made a big contribution to the club over many years.