Adrian Gleeson
Carlton
AFL career
176 games174 goals
- Debut
- R7 1986 v COL10 May 1986
- Most recent
- R18 1996 v FRE3 Aug 1996
Stats
1996 | CAR | 4 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 12.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 40 |
1995 | CAR | 9 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 11.9 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 44 |
1994 | CAR | 20 | 10.7 | 8.7 | 19.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 68 |
1993 | CAR | 21 | 12.2 | 7.6 | 19.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 73 |
1992 | CAR | 20 | 15.7 | 7.6 | 23.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 81 |
1991 | CAR | 13 | 15.5 | 6.2 | 21.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 74 |
1990 | CAR | 19 | 14.0 | 7.1 | 21.1 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 70 |
1989 | CAR | 21 | 13.8 | 5.8 | 19.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 75 |
1988 | CAR | 23 | 14.5 | 5.6 | 20.0 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 76 |
1987 | CAR | 23 | 11.6 | 4.7 | 16.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 57 |
1986 | CAR | 3 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 11.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.3 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Koroit in the Hampden Football League, Adrian Gleeson joined Carlton in 1986 and immediately became a fixture in the senior side. Affectionately nicknamed "Bear," he was a classic rover who combined elite endurance with sharp goal sense, often drifting forward to finish his work with accuracy. Gleeson was a central figure in the Blues' celebrated "Mosquito Fleet," a collection of small, pacy midfielders who were instrumental in the club's tactical setup during the late 1980s.
His career high point came in just his second season, where he played a pivotal role in the 1987 premiership victory against Hawthorn. While he evolved into a senior leader at Princes Park, the latter stages of his career saw him battle injuries while helping transition the squad toward its next successful era. He retired in 1996 as a one-club player and life member, maintaining a strong connection to Carlton by later serving as a director on the club's board for many years.
Profile
- Born
- 30 Apr 1967 (age 59y 198d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1987
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1988
- Carlton B&F
- 3rd
- 1992
- Top 10
- 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994
Family
- Nephew:Martin Gleeson, Willem Drew
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Koroit in the Hampden Football League, Adrian Gleeson joined Carlton in 1986 and immediately became a fixture in the senior side. Affectionately nicknamed "Bear," he was a classic rover who combined elite endurance with sharp goal sense, often drifting forward to finish his work with accuracy. Gleeson was a central figure in the Blues' celebrated "Mosquito Fleet," a collection of small, pacy midfielders who were instrumental in the club's tactical setup during the late 1980s.
His career high point came in just his second season, where he played a pivotal role in the 1987 premiership victory against Hawthorn. While he evolved into a senior leader at Princes Park, the latter stages of his career saw him battle injuries while helping transition the squad toward its next successful era. He retired in 1996 as a one-club player and life member, maintaining a strong connection to Carlton by later serving as a director on the club's board for many years.