Alex Marcou
Carlton and St Kilda
AFL career
158 games165 goals
- Debut
- R3 1979 v ESS31 Mar 1979
- Most recent
- R18 1988 v COL30 July 1988
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Thomastown, Alex Marcou became a vital component of Carlton's renowned "Mosquito Fleet" during the club's dominant era in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A pacy rover with a sharp goal sense, he established himself as a dangerous offensive weapon who could roam up the ground or crumb effectively inside 50. His impact was significant, playing a key role in the Blues' 1979, 1981, and 1982 premiership triumphs, often causing headaches for opposition defenders with his speed and elusive footwork alongside fellow smalls like Ken Sheldon and Rod Ashman.
Despite his success at Princes Park, Marcou's later years at Carlton were hampered by recurring injuries, eventually leading to his departure at the end of 1986. He extended his career by crossing to St Kilda, where he provided experienced support to a developing list for two seasons. While he added valuable depth to the Saints' midfield rotation, he was unable to recapture his explosive best on a consistent basis, retiring in 1988 as a three-time premiership player and a highly respected figure from the Blues' golden era.
Profile
- Born
- 06 July 1958 (age 68y 100d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Thomastown, Alex Marcou became a vital component of Carlton's renowned "Mosquito Fleet" during the club's dominant era in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A pacy rover with a sharp goal sense, he established himself as a dangerous offensive weapon who could roam up the ground or crumb effectively inside 50. His impact was significant, playing a key role in the Blues' 1979, 1981, and 1982 premiership triumphs, often causing headaches for opposition defenders with his speed and elusive footwork alongside fellow smalls like Ken Sheldon and Rod Ashman.
Despite his success at Princes Park, Marcou's later years at Carlton were hampered by recurring injuries, eventually leading to his departure at the end of 1986. He extended his career by crossing to St Kilda, where he provided experienced support to a developing list for two seasons. While he added valuable depth to the Saints' midfield rotation, he was unable to recapture his explosive best on a consistent basis, retiring in 1988 as a three-time premiership player and a highly respected figure from the Blues' golden era.