Sean Ralphsmith
| Sean Ralphsmith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sean James Ralphsmith | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 1966 | ||
| Original team(s) | Haileybury College | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1988, 1990 | Hawthorn | 4 (3) | |
| 1991–1994 | St Kilda | 30 (5) | |
| Total | 34 (8) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1994. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sean Ralphsmith (born 14 December 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn and St Kilda in the Victorian/Australian Football League (VFL/AFL).
Ralphsmith had 18 disposals and kicked three goals on his AFL debut in 1988, but didn't make another appearance until 1990.[1] A Haileybury College recruit, he was one of two Hawthorn players traded to St Kilda in the 1991 pre-season, with the other being traded with Russell Morris.
As a defender at St Kilda, Ralphsmith finally played some regular senior football, playing 13 games in 1991. He made a further nine appearances in 1992, including two finals, at an average of over 19 disposals a game. He performed extremely well in St Kilda's elimination final win over Collingwood.[2]
Ralphsmith now works as an executive for GWA in Australia. He is married with two children.
References
- ^ "Sean Ralphsmith". AFL Tables.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.