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"One of my good friend's mums works at the Children's, and I'd heard a lot of kids that are getting chemotherapy haven't even got a TV to watch," Tredrea said. "Those guys are doing it a lot tougher than I am, and it would be nice if those kids could have a little bit of happiness," Port Adelaide's philanthropic star added.<ref>'Star's Hospital Handpass', ''Sunday Age'', [[November]] [[2004]]</ref> |
"One of my good friend's mums works at the Children's, and I'd heard a lot of kids that are getting chemotherapy haven't even got a TV to watch," Tredrea said. "Those guys are doing it a lot tougher than I am, and it would be nice if those kids could have a little bit of happiness," Port Adelaide's philanthropic star added.<ref>'Star's Hospital Handpass', ''Sunday Age'', [[November]] [[2004]]</ref> |
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Tredrea is married to Rachael Cottle and they |
Tredrea is married to Rachael Cottle and they have a daughter, Halle Neve, born [[September 3rd]] [[2007]]. |
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| Original team(s) | Port Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 6 April, 1997, Port Adelaide vs. Essendon, at AAMI Stadium | ||
| Height / weight | 194cm / 97kg | ||
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Port Adelaide (SANFL) (1996) 9 games, 11 goals Port Adelaide (1997-present) 204 games, 449 goals Port Magpies (1997, 2007) 17 games, 23 goals | |||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 19, 2007. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Warren Gary Tredrea (born 24 December, 1978) is a centre half-forward, captaining Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.
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.
Tredrea attented school at St Michael's College, Adelaide and was named 'student athlete' 1995
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 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.[2] Upon his return to the side Tredrea struggled for consistency but won his first South Australian guernsey with his selection to the State of Origin side to face Western Australia.[3] 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 and was Runner-Up in 1999, 2002 and 2003. He has been selected in the All Australian Team at Centre Half Forward in 4 consecutive years 2001-04 including being named the 2004 vice-captain. Tredrea has played in two International Rules series (2001 and 2002), and had the honour of being acting captain of Port Adelaide in 2004 when Matthew Primus was injured. During that year 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.
With the retirement of Primus at the end of 2005, Tredrea took over the captaincy role full time for season 2006 but like his predecessor, was struck down by serious knee injury, suffering a dislocated left kneecap in a preseason game against the Brisbane Lions[4]. Upon his return to the side in Round 4 it was clear Tredrea was still being hampered by the knee and with the notable exception of his 16 mark/3 goal game against Hawthorn in Round 11, his overall performances were mediocre by his usual lofty standards. When it became obvious the Power would not make the finals Tredrea was sent for surgery early with the intention of having him fully fit for 2007.
Despite undergoing knee surgery in August 2006[5] Tredrea's recovery was a slow one, robbing him of vital preseason training, "I started running [after knee surgery] at Christmas, my team-mates were breaking personal bests in 3km time trials and I wasn't even running,"[6] he said. Tredrea finally made his long-awaited return to competitive football with a 7 goal performance for the Port Magpies in the SANFL in April[7], however his inconsistent form since returning to the Power has been source of much conjecture and speculation.[8]
In Round 12 2007, Tredrea played his 200th AFL game for the club and in doing so became the first Port player to reach that milestone in the club's AFL era. Prior to the occasion Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams declared, "Tredders will go down in history, certainly in his first 200 games anyway, as the best player that's ever played for the club".[9] In an auspicious return to form Tredrea booted four goals in the Power's 31 point victory over Essendon at AAMI Stadium.
Personal life
Tredrea donated the proceeds of being awarded the 2004 3AW Player of the Year to the Women's and Children's Hospital. The $10,000 worth of Magnavox fridges, televisions, sound systems and microwaves were distributed to children's therapy rooms and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
"One of my good friend's mums works at the Children's, and I'd heard a lot of kids that are getting chemotherapy haven't even got a TV to watch," Tredrea said. "Those guys are doing it a lot tougher than I am, and it would be nice if those kids could have a little bit of happiness," Port Adelaide's philanthropic star added.[10]
Tredrea is married to Rachael Cottle and they have a daughter, Halle Neve, born September 3rd 2007.
References
- Notes
- ^ Niall, J. 'How the son of a Magpie became their biggest threat', Sydney Morning Herald, 19 September 2003
- ^ Rucci, M. 'Mixed bag for Tredrea', The Advertiser, 12 May 1998
- ^ AAP, 'Origin Squads', 6 July 1998
- ^ Shiell, A. 'Tredrea ready to go', Official Port Adelaide FC Website, 19 April 2006
- ^ Anonymous, 'Tredrea Takes It Slowly', Herald Sun Footy Story Page, 18 November 2006
- ^ Anonymous, 'Port Stands By Tredrea', The Australian, 14 June 2007
- ^ Rucci, M. 'Tredrea kicks seven on return', Herald Sun Footy Story Page, 6 April 2007
- ^ Rucci, M. 'Tredrea future draws national debate', AdelaideNow, 13 June 2007
- ^ Capel, A. 'Our greatest ever, says Williams', AdelaideNow, 15 June 2007. Accessed 26 July 2007.
- ^ 'Star's Hospital Handpass', Sunday Age, November 2004
External links
- Warren Tredrea's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Warren Tredrea's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- 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
Warren Tredrea is the best footballer and has the most amount of goals kicked in AFL