Anthony Ingerson
Melbourne and Adelaide
AFL career
158 games40 goals
- Debut
- R1 1992 v FSC22 Mar 1992
- Most recent
- R12 2001 v BRL17 June 2001
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Central District in the SANFL, Anthony Ingerson entered the AFL as a promising forward with the Adelaide Crows in 1992. Despite his obvious talent and a strong start at state level, he struggled to cement a permanent spot in the Crows' attack, playing just 37 games over four seasons. By the end of 1995, Ingerson was on the verge of walking away from professional football to focus on his family's building business, but a trade to Melbourne—part of the complex deal that sent Darren Jarman to Adelaide and Paul Salmon to Hawthorn—offered him a career lifeline.
At Melbourne, Ingerson reinvented himself as a formidable key defender, becoming a cornerstone of the Demons' backline under Neale Daniher. He flourished in the role, utilizing his strong marking ability and discipline to quell some of the league's most dangerous forwards. His consistency was rewarded with leadership responsibilities, serving as deputy vice-captain and playing a vital role in the club's run to the 2000 Grand Final, where he was tasked with manning Essendon superstar Matthew Lloyd. Ingerson remained a reliable defensive pillar until persistent knee injuries forced his retirement midway through the 2001 season.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Oct 1969 (age 56y 357d)
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 97 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Central District in the SANFL, Anthony Ingerson entered the AFL as a promising forward with the Adelaide Crows in 1992. Despite his obvious talent and a strong start at state level, he struggled to cement a permanent spot in the Crows' attack, playing just 37 games over four seasons. By the end of 1995, Ingerson was on the verge of walking away from professional football to focus on his family's building business, but a trade to Melbourne—part of the complex deal that sent Darren Jarman to Adelaide and Paul Salmon to Hawthorn—offered him a career lifeline.
At Melbourne, Ingerson reinvented himself as a formidable key defender, becoming a cornerstone of the Demons' backline under Neale Daniher. He flourished in the role, utilizing his strong marking ability and discipline to quell some of the league's most dangerous forwards. His consistency was rewarded with leadership responsibilities, serving as deputy vice-captain and playing a vital role in the club's run to the 2000 Grand Final, where he was tasked with manning Essendon superstar Matthew Lloyd. Ingerson remained a reliable defensive pillar until persistent knee injuries forced his retirement midway through the 2001 season.