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Revision as of 06:08, 11 October 2007
- This article is about the Australian rules footballer. For the husband of Jennifer Lopez from 2001-2002, see Cris Judd.
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| Original team(s) | Caulfield Grammar/Sandringham Dragons | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2002, West Coast Eagles vs. Collingwood Magpies, at MCG | ||
| Height / weight | 189cm / 85kg | ||
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Christopher Dylan Judd (born 8 September, 1983) is an Australian rules footballer for the Carlton Football Club. Between 2002 and 2007, he played for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL. One of the most decorated players of the last decade, he did not seek a new contract with the club and asked to be traded to the Carlton Football Club for the 2008 season. His primary position is as an onballer in the midfield.
Early history
Judd played his junior football for East Sandringham Junior Football Club in Sandringham, Victoria, and was captain of the first XVIII team at Caulfield Grammar School. Before going to Caulfield Grammar, Judd went to St Leonards College[1]
Football career
Selected by West Coast with the third pick in the 2001 AFL National Draft behind Luke Hodge (number one) and Luke Ball (number two), Judd underwent two shoulder reconstructions before the age of 18. He played one game in the WAFL for East Perth, kicking four goals and earning the maximum five votes in the Sandover Medal count, which was enough to win him a place in the Eagles' team.
Judd made an impressive debut against Collingwood in Round 2 of 2002 and finished third in West Coast's club champion award for the year. He was selected to play for Australia against Ireland in the two-match International Rules series played in Dublin during October 2002.
At the age of 20, Judd was appointed as one of the Eagles' four vice-captains in 2004. He filled in as acting captain for five matches while Ben Cousins battled with injury. At the season's end, he was named to his first All Australian Team as a wingman, and won the Eagles’ Club Champion award for the first time. Judd made history as West Coast's first Brownlow medallist, defeating the favourite Warren Tredrea of Port Adelaide for the award in a ceremony held at the Palladium at Crown Casino on 20 September 2004.
In 2005, Judd won the Norm Smith Medal in the AFL Grand Final when West Coast lost to the Sydney Swans by four points in a thrilling contest. On 1 March 2006, Judd was named captain of the club, succeeding Ben Cousins, who resigned the position after being charged with failing to stop for a police breath test. Judd responded with a brilliant season, winning the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFL's Most Valuable Player and earning All-Australian selection for the second time. He captained the Eagles to a thrilling one-point victory over Sydney in the 2006 AFL Grand Final.
Throughout the 2007 AFL season, Judd's future at West Coast was the subject of much speculation after his declaration that he would not enter into contract discussions with the club until the completion of the season. Mid-year, Judd's chronic groin injury sidelined him for several weeks. When he returned to the game, his performance continued to be restricted by the injury, and he was rested for several games in anticipation of playing in the finals series.
Departure from West Coast
On 16 September 2007, two days after West Coast's semi-final elimination by Collingwood, it was announced that Judd would be requesting a trade to his native state of Victoria, despite earlier hinting that he would stay in Perth during an interview with Shane Crawford[2]. He notified West Coast coach John Worsfold and chief executive officer Trevor Nisbett of his intentions earlier that day.[3][4] As arguably the most talented player in the competition, his departure created much attention and speculation among the Melbourne-based clubs, the media and the football community.
In the weeks following the announcement of his departure, Chris Judd met with four Victorian sides: Essendon, Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton. It was widely assumed that his future lay with one of these four sides. On Monday October 1 2007, Chris Judd's manager informed Essendon and Melbourne that they were no longer in the race for his services[5]. Judd's management informed Melbourne that Judd was surprised with their presentation, but felt that their Junction Oval training facilities were "an issue", even though he supported Melbourne in his youth.
On October 2 2007 Judd announced that his preferred club is Carlton. Carlton was initally favoured as the club most likely to secure the services of Judd, with their ample resources and draft picks for negotiating with West Coast[6]. On October 11 2007 Judd was officially traded to Carlton.[7]
Personal life
Judd writes a column for local Melbourne newspaper The Age and Juddy's Jibe, which appears on the West Coast Eagles' website. Some of his opinions have prompted media commentary, such as his view that footballers are not role models, and referring to football life as being like a "tribal ant". In his concern for the environment, Judd switched to "green power" at his Perth home and replaced his Holden HSV V8 with a Toyota Prius hybrid car.[8]. He is dating model and TVW summer weather presenter Rebecca Twigley. On the night of Judd's Brownlow win she wore a revealing red dress which caused national comment.[9]
Footnotes
- ^ Geoff McClure (October 11, 2006 work = The Age). "Bartlett had a ball in 1980 — now he owns it". Retrieved 2007-10-11.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing pipe in:|date=(help) - ^ "Judd: the $10 million man". Herald Sun. June 10, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Chris Judd leaves West Coast". West Coast Football Club. September 16, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Winds of change batter Eagles". AAP. September 16, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Judd decides against Dons, Demons". Fairfax. October 1, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Judd chooses magpies". AAP. October 2 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Judd deal done with Carlton". The Age. October 11, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "V8 out, 'nerd' car in as Judd goes green". The Age Company Ltd. May 2, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Hellard, Peter (2005-09-24). "Bec steals the show". Herald-Sun. p. 9.
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External links
- Chris Judd's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Chris Judd's playing statistics from AFL Tables