Sean Denham
Encyclopedia
Sean Denham is a former Australian rules football
er.
Recruited from Melton South
, Denham was an unheralded rover, who came to Essendon
from Geelong
in a swap that saw ruckman John Barnes
sent the other way following the 1991 season. His style of play as a tagging run-with player, typified during the 90's the changing face of the modern game. Despite playing a negating brand of football, his game wasn't one dimensional as he was also complimented with an ability to gather hard ball possessions and setting up many dashing forward attacks from the midfield. His versatility placed him amongst the fan favourites at Essendon, yet due to his unobtrusive, workmanlike style he went mostly unnoticed by the media and opposition. Despite having a small stature, Denham's tough approach and ability to verbally rile his opponent, coupled with his tagging role sparked a massive on-field rivalry with fiery Carlton
rover Greg Williams during the 90's. Popular football commentator Rex Hunt
once described Denham as "The Brush" or "Dunny brush Denham" during his radio broadcasts.
After a spate of poor form and injuries after the club's successful 2000 season, aged 31 he decided to retire. Ironically he and Barnes would play alongside each other during that premiership season. During his 132 games for the Bombers, he played a fundamental role in the 1993 premiership side and was the club's best and fairest, winning the 1997 Crichton Medal.
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.
Recruited from Melton South
Riddell District Football League
The Riddell District Football League is an Australian rules football league affiliated with Football Victoria.The league covers towns in the Macedon Ranges Victoria and an area from Rockbank in the south to Broadford in the north....
, Denham was an unheralded rover, who came to Essendon
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
from Geelong
Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also...
in a swap that saw ruckman John Barnes
John Barnes (Australian rules footballer)
John Barnes is a retired Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.-Playing career:Barnes' VFL/AFL career included two State of Origin games for Victoria.-Early career – from Essendon to Geelong:...
sent the other way following the 1991 season. His style of play as a tagging run-with player, typified during the 90's the changing face of the modern game. Despite playing a negating brand of football, his game wasn't one dimensional as he was also complimented with an ability to gather hard ball possessions and setting up many dashing forward attacks from the midfield. His versatility placed him amongst the fan favourites at Essendon, yet due to his unobtrusive, workmanlike style he went mostly unnoticed by the media and opposition. Despite having a small stature, Denham's tough approach and ability to verbally rile his opponent, coupled with his tagging role sparked a massive on-field rivalry with fiery Carlton
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
rover Greg Williams during the 90's. Popular football commentator Rex Hunt
Rex Hunt
Rex James Hunt is an Australian television and radio personality, and a former Australian rules football player. He is an Australian rules football commentator, currently on the 1116 SEN radio station with son in law Lee Raynor conducting a program called Off The Hook. He is better known around...
once described Denham as "The Brush" or "Dunny brush Denham" during his radio broadcasts.
After a spate of poor form and injuries after the club's successful 2000 season, aged 31 he decided to retire. Ironically he and Barnes would play alongside each other during that premiership season. During his 132 games for the Bombers, he played a fundamental role in the 1993 premiership side and was the club's best and fairest, winning the 1997 Crichton Medal.