Ken McGregor (footballer)
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Ken McGregor is a former Australian rules football
er in the Australian Football League
. He was drafted at Pick 75 in the 1998 AFL Draft.. He is currently a journalist for the Adelaide Advertiser and playing at SAAFL
club Henley
.
, McGregor played a few solid games in his first season. He picked up 18 disposals in his first game, as well as 6 marks and a goal. He then went on after a few more solid performances to play the rest of the season. He averaged 8 disposals a game for the season, as well as an aggregate of 5 goals.
For the next couple of seasons, McGregor struggled to find his spot in the Adelaide
team. He played 14 games in 2000, averaging 10 disposals. But, he was inaccurate, kicking 9.15 in front of the big sticks. In the 2001 season
, McGregor found his way into the Crow's backline, who had been struggling to keep opposition teams to a lower score. He usually matched up on the oppositions second or third best forward. After time on the sideline, he played just 12 games. He had lower stats then his last season, averaging just 9 disposals, and kicking 3 goals for the season.
sixth against Richmond
. He still came into the match with an injury, and failed to pick up any touches. When he returned, he played mainly down back, but sometimes when a match-up wasn't there for him, he drifted forward as another big forward. He averaged 12 disposals for the season, kicking 5 goals, including 2 in a semi-final against Melbourne
(the difference in the game).
In 2003
, McGregor found himself changing roles between back and forward again. He missed out on just two games for the season, including their first final. In all, he played 22 games for the year, having 12 disposals and 4 marks a game. He also kicked 6 goals for the year.
took over as coach of the Adelaide Football Club, McGregor has started to play some of his best footy. He only missed out on the last 3 games of the 2004 season
due to injury. During 2004 he was described by Brisbane Lions star forward and enforcer Jonathan Brown as the toughest opponent he'd ever had to play on. He was pushed forward earlier in the year by Gary Ayers, proving his prowess by kicking 5 goals in a game against Richmond
. He averaged 13 disposals a match, and kicked 12 goals.
He continued his good form into the next year, missing out on just one game of the year. He played his first seven games down back, before Neil Craig
shifted him into the underscoring forward line. It proved to be a great move by the new coach, as McGregor went on to kick 31 goals for the season.
During the 2005 preliminary final against the West Coast Eagles
. McGregor was the victim of an elbow from Travis Gaspar
, just before the bouncedown. This resulted in a 50-metre penalty
and Adelaide kicking the first goal.
has been a solid year for McGregor. He played the first 13 games for the year, kicking 12 goals in a role that usually sees him lead up to the wing.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. He was drafted at Pick 75 in the 1998 AFL Draft.. He is currently a journalist for the Adelaide Advertiser and playing at SAAFL
South Australian Amateur Football League
The South Australian Amateur Football League is an Australian rules football competition based in Adelaide, South Australia. Comprising sixty-seven member clubs playing over one hundred and ten matches per week, the SAAFL is one of Australia's largest and strongest Australian rules football...
club Henley
Henley Football Club
The Henley Football Club is an Australian rules football team that has been in existence since about 1899 and has been known by its current name since 1998. The Henley 'Sharks' field 5 senior teams in the South Australian Amateur Football League, Division 1 and 1 Reserves, Division 7 and 7 Reserves...
.
Early career (1999-2001)
Debuting as a 18-year-old for the Adelaide CrowsAdelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
, McGregor played a few solid games in his first season. He picked up 18 disposals in his first game, as well as 6 marks and a goal. He then went on after a few more solid performances to play the rest of the season. He averaged 8 disposals a game for the season, as well as an aggregate of 5 goals.
For the next couple of seasons, McGregor struggled to find his spot in the Adelaide
Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
team. He played 14 games in 2000, averaging 10 disposals. But, he was inaccurate, kicking 9.15 in front of the big sticks. In the 2001 season
2001 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2001.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-National Cup:Port Adelaide defeated Brisbane Lions 17.9 to 3.8 in the Final....
, McGregor found his way into the Crow's backline, who had been struggling to keep opposition teams to a lower score. He usually matched up on the oppositions second or third best forward. After time on the sideline, he played just 12 games. He had lower stats then his last season, averaging just 9 disposals, and kicking 3 goals for the season.
2002-2003 seasons
McGregor did not play the first 5 games of the season, but came back for the CrowsAdelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
sixth against Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
. He still came into the match with an injury, and failed to pick up any touches. When he returned, he played mainly down back, but sometimes when a match-up wasn't there for him, he drifted forward as another big forward. He averaged 12 disposals for the season, kicking 5 goals, including 2 in a semi-final against Melbourne
Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
(the difference in the game).
In 2003
2003 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2003.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-National Cup:...
, McGregor found himself changing roles between back and forward again. He missed out on just two games for the season, including their first final. In all, he played 22 games for the year, having 12 disposals and 4 marks a game. He also kicked 6 goals for the year.
2004-2005 seasons
When Neil CraigNeil Craig
Neil P. Craig is a former Australian rules footballer, fitness adviser and former coach of the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League . As of 2012, he will be based in a new role as the Director of Sports Performance at the Melbourne Football Club...
took over as coach of the Adelaide Football Club, McGregor has started to play some of his best footy. He only missed out on the last 3 games of the 2004 season
2004 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2004.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-Wizard Home Loans Cup:The Wizard Home Loans Cup Final saw St...
due to injury. During 2004 he was described by Brisbane Lions star forward and enforcer Jonathan Brown as the toughest opponent he'd ever had to play on. He was pushed forward earlier in the year by Gary Ayers, proving his prowess by kicking 5 goals in a game against Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
. He averaged 13 disposals a match, and kicked 12 goals.
He continued his good form into the next year, missing out on just one game of the year. He played his first seven games down back, before Neil Craig
Neil Craig
Neil P. Craig is a former Australian rules footballer, fitness adviser and former coach of the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League . As of 2012, he will be based in a new role as the Director of Sports Performance at the Melbourne Football Club...
shifted him into the underscoring forward line. It proved to be a great move by the new coach, as McGregor went on to kick 31 goals for the season.
During the 2005 preliminary final against the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
. McGregor was the victim of an elbow from Travis Gaspar
Travis Gaspar
Travis Gaspar is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.He was recruited as the number 14 draft pick in the 1999 AFL Draft from South Fremantle...
, just before the bouncedown. This resulted in a 50-metre penalty
50-metre penalty
In the sport of Australian Rules Football, the 50-metre penalty is applied by umpires to a number of different infractions when a free kick or mark has already been paid.Some leagues and competitions use a 25-metre penalty...
and Adelaide kicking the first goal.
2006 season
20062006 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2006.-National Cup: 3.10.5 defeated 1.10.15 in the 2006 NAB Cup Final...
has been a solid year for McGregor. He played the first 13 games for the year, kicking 12 goals in a role that usually sees him lead up to the wing.
Career AFL Stats
- Games - 152
- Disposals - 1687
- Av Disp per game - 11.1
- Goals/Behinds - 114/79
- Accuracy - 69.3%