Damian Cupido
Essendon and Brisbane
AFL career
53 games66 goals
- Debut
- R11 2000 v SYD21 May 2000
- Most recent
- R18 2005 v GEE29 July 2005
Stats
2005 | ESS | 11 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 48 |
2004 | ESS | 6 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 31 |
2003 | ESS | 23 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 10.5 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 53 |
2001 | BRL | 7 | 9.0 | 2.6 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 57 |
2000 | BRL | 6 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 32 |
Bio
Born in South Africa and selected by Brisbane with pick six in the 1999 National Draft, Damian Cupido arrived in the AFL as a highly touted prospect but struggled to break into the Lions' formidable premiership-era lineup. Seeking greater opportunity after just 13 games in three seasons, he was traded to Essendon, where he enjoyed his most productive campaign in 2003 as a mercurial half-forward known for his flair and innate goal sense. Highlights included a five-goal, Anzac Day Medal-winning performance against Collingwood, but his time at the elite level was ultimately defined by frustration regarding his consistency, work rate, and defensive pressure. Unable to recapture his early form or meet the required fitness standards, Cupido was delisted at the end of 2005 aged just 23, leaving a legacy of significant natural talent that was never fully realised.
Profile
- Born
- 11 Mar 1982 (age 44y 225d)
- Birthplace
- South Africa
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in South Africa and selected by Brisbane with pick six in the 1999 National Draft, Damian Cupido arrived in the AFL as a highly touted prospect but struggled to break into the Lions' formidable premiership-era lineup. Seeking greater opportunity after just 13 games in three seasons, he was traded to Essendon, where he enjoyed his most productive campaign in 2003 as a mercurial half-forward known for his flair and innate goal sense. Highlights included a five-goal, Anzac Day Medal-winning performance against Collingwood, but his time at the elite level was ultimately defined by frustration regarding his consistency, work rate, and defensive pressure. Unable to recapture his early form or meet the required fitness standards, Cupido was delisted at the end of 2005 aged just 23, leaving a legacy of significant natural talent that was never fully realised.