Warren Tredrea
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| Personal Info | |
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| Birth | December 24, 1978, |
| Recruited from | Port Adelaide (SANFL) |
| Height/Weight | 194cm / 97kg |
| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 2, April 6, 1997, Port Adelaide vs. Essendon, at AAMI Stadium |
| Team(s) | Port Adelaide (1997-)
190 games, 426 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of Round 15, 2006 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
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Warren Gary Tredrea (born December 24, 1978) is a centre half-forward, captaining Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.
[edit] Early Days
The son of former Collingwood and Port Adelaide player Gary Tredrea, Warren Tredrea played the bulk of his junior football as a wingman before a substantial growth spurt at the age of 16 saw him transformed into an exciting key position prospect[1], highlighted by his capture of Port's Under-17 Coach's Trophy in 1995.
Tredrea made his senior SANFL debut in 1996, managing 9 games and capping his rookie year with a Premiership Medallion, booting 2 goals in Port Adelaide's 36-point Grand Final victory over Central District.
[edit] AFL Career
Tredrea was drafted onto the Port Adelaide Football Club's inaugural AFL list at the end of season 1996, making the transition from the SANFL with the club for its first season in the national league in 1997.
As an 18-year-old project forward Tredrea found his opportunities for senior football limited, with his largely anonymous debut in Round 2 vs. Essendon being his sole outing for the Power in 1997. During this time Tredrea managed 16 games for 16 goals with the Port Magpies back in the local league, ending his year on a sour note with a steady performance in the Magpies' defeat to Norwood in the 1997 SANFL Grand Final.
If the knowledge of the extent of his potential was limited beforehand, season 1998 well and truly signalled the arrival of Warren Tredrea to the football world. After showing glimpses of his ability in the first six rounds of the season, Tredrea exploded in Round 7 vs. Carlton at Optus Oval. A simply stunning performance reaped 22 disposals, 17 marks, 8 goals, 3 Brownlow Medal votes and an AFL Rising Star nomination. His starring role in the 89-point win came at a cost however, with a dislocated kneecap suffered late in the final quarter keeping him out until Round 13. Upon his return to the side Tredrea struggled for consistency, but more impressive performances against Essendon (Round 15 - 4 goals), Melbourne (Round 20 - 11 marks, 3 goals) and Fremantle (Round 21 - 6 goals) suggested that stardom was imminent.
Tredrea consistently finishes amongst the top of league goalkicking and marks. He has won Port's Best and Fairest award 3 times, in 2001, 2004 and 2005. He has been selected to the All Australian Team four times including being named the 2004 vice-captain. Tredrea has played in two International Rules series (2001, 2002 and 2004), and had the honour of being acting captain of Port Adelaide in 2004 when Matthew Primus was injured. He took over the role full time at the beginning of 2006 but spent much of the season on the sidelines with a persistent knee injury which limited him to just 11 mediocre games by his lofty standards.
In 2004, Tredrea kicked a career-best 81 goals as he led Port Adelaide to its first AFL premiership, and raised the Premiership Cup with coach Mark Williams.
[edit] External links
- Official Website of the Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
- Official Website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- The Power From Port - Unofficial Port Adelaide Power and Magpies Football Clubs Website
| Preceded by Brett Montgomery |
Port Adelaide Best and Fairest winner 2001 |
Succeeded by Matthew Primus |
| Preceded by Gavin Wanganeen |
Port Adelaide Best and Fairest winner 2004-2005 |
Succeeded by Brendon Lade |
| Preceded by Matthew Primus |
Port Adelaide Captain 2006- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
