Alan Ezard
Essendon
AFL career
184 games200 goals
- Debut
- R19 1983 v HAW6 Aug 1983
- Most recent
- QF 1993 v CAR4 Sept 1993
Stats
1993 | ESS | 4 | 15.3 | 4.5 | 19.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 71 |
1992 | ESS | 12 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 13.1 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 51 |
1991 | ESS | 23 | 16.9 | 6.0 | 22.8 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 81 |
1990 | ESS | 22 | 14.6 | 3.5 | 18.1 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 69 |
1989 | ESS | 19 | 14.1 | 3.1 | 17.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 70 |
1988 | ESS | 20 | 15.0 | 3.8 | 18.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 74 |
1987 | ESS | 17 | 12.8 | 3.2 | 15.9 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 68 |
1986 | ESS | 23 | 12.9 | 4.0 | 17.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.6 | - | 2.0 | 1.4 | - |
1985 | ESS | 17 | 11.6 | 3.9 | 15.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | - | 1.2 | 1.5 | - |
1984 | ESS | 19 | 10.9 | 2.4 | 13.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | - | 1.0 | 1.1 | - |
1983 | ESS | 8 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 11.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | - | 0.9 | 0.5 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Broadford, Alan Ezard established himself as a dynamic rover and forward pocket during Essendon's golden era under Kevin Sheedy. Possessing a low centre of gravity and innate goal sense, he became an integral component of the Bombers' midfield rotation, often capitalising on the ruck dominance of Simon Madden to rove the ball at stoppages. His ability to hit the scoreboard was a defining feature of his game, as he averaged better than a goal a game over his career and played a vital role in the club's back-to-back premiership triumphs in 1984 and 1985.
While he entered the league surrounded by established superstars, Ezard's individual quality was most recognised during the club's transition period, culminating in a Crichton Medal victory as the club's best and fairest in 1991. He represented Victoria with distinction but faced a bittersweet conclusion to his time at Windy Hill; despite being a senior leader during the resurgence of the "Baby Bombers" in 1993, he ultimately missed out on selection for that year's premiership side. He retired as a beloved one-club player who effectively bridged the gap between two celebrated generations of Essendon success.
Profile
- Born
- 15 Apr 1963 (age 63y 189d)
- Birthplace
- Broadford, VIC
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(2×) 1984, 1985
- Mark of the Year1986
- Essendon B&F1991
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1986
Family
- Nephew:James Ezard
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Broadford, Alan Ezard established himself as a dynamic rover and forward pocket during Essendon's golden era under Kevin Sheedy. Possessing a low centre of gravity and innate goal sense, he became an integral component of the Bombers' midfield rotation, often capitalising on the ruck dominance of Simon Madden to rove the ball at stoppages. His ability to hit the scoreboard was a defining feature of his game, as he averaged better than a goal a game over his career and played a vital role in the club's back-to-back premiership triumphs in 1984 and 1985.
While he entered the league surrounded by established superstars, Ezard's individual quality was most recognised during the club's transition period, culminating in a Crichton Medal victory as the club's best and fairest in 1991. He represented Victoria with distinction but faced a bittersweet conclusion to his time at Windy Hill; despite being a senior leader during the resurgence of the "Baby Bombers" in 1993, he ultimately missed out on selection for that year's premiership side. He retired as a beloved one-club player who effectively bridged the gap between two celebrated generations of Essendon success.