Dennis Carroll
Sydney
AFL career
219 games117 goals
- Debut
- R8 1981 v MEL16 May 1981
- Most recent
- R5 1993 v FIT24 Apr 1993
Stats
1993 | SYD | 2 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 48 |
1992 | SYD | 13 | 11.6 | 7.8 | 19.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 69 |
1991 | SYD | 21 | 17.3 | 9.0 | 26.3 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 88 |
1990 | SYD | 16 | 16.1 | 7.4 | 23.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 78 |
1989 | SYD | 19 | 14.7 | 5.9 | 20.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 71 |
1988 | SYD | 21 | 16.7 | 4.0 | 20.8 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 72 |
1987 | SYD | 20 | 12.3 | 4.6 | 16.9 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 62 |
1986 | SYD | 21 | 13.9 | 4.6 | 18.5 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | - |
1985 | SYD | 19 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 17.9 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 2.7 | - | 1.0 | 1.1 | - |
1984 | SYD | 14 | 13.1 | 4.1 | 17.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | - | 0.2 | 0.6 | - |
1983 | SYD | 17 | 12.9 | 3.9 | 16.8 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | - | 0.4 | 0.9 | - |
1982 | SYD | 22 | 12.8 | 3.4 | 16.1 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 2.5 | - | 0.8 | 0.7 | - |
1981 | SME | 14 | 10.6 | 3.3 | 13.9 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | - | 0.4 | 0.4 | - |
Bio
Hailing from the prolific Riverina nursery of Ganmain, Dennis Carroll arrived at South Melbourne in 1981, playing the club's final season at the Lakeside Oval before the relocation to the Harbour City. As a foundational pillar of the Sydney Swans during their turbulent first decade in New South Wales, Carroll developed into a courageous and reliable utility who eventually made the half-back flank his own. While he possessed the versatility to move into the midfield or forward line when required, he was best known for his composure under pressure, aerial courage, and ability to marshal the defensive unit.
Carroll's standing at the club was solidified when he was appointed captain in 1986, a role he held for seven seasons during the flamboyant era of private ownership and the subsequent financial instability. He led the side with distinction through difficult times before passing the baton to Paul Kelly, retiring in 1993 as a highly respected figure who helped bridge the cultural gap between the South Melbourne faithful and the new Sydney fanbase. His immense contribution to the club was formally acknowledged with his selection on the interchange bench in the Sydney Swans Team of the Century.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Nov 1960 (age 65y 348d)
- Birthplace
- Ganmain, NSW
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 86 kg
Teams
Honours
- South Melbourne/Sydney captain(7×) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1986
Family
- Father:Laurie Carroll
- Uncle:Tom Carroll
- Cousin:Wayne Carroll
Bio
1 revisionHailing from the prolific Riverina nursery of Ganmain, Dennis Carroll arrived at South Melbourne in 1981, playing the club's final season at the Lakeside Oval before the relocation to the Harbour City. As a foundational pillar of the Sydney Swans during their turbulent first decade in New South Wales, Carroll developed into a courageous and reliable utility who eventually made the half-back flank his own. While he possessed the versatility to move into the midfield or forward line when required, he was best known for his composure under pressure, aerial courage, and ability to marshal the defensive unit.
Carroll's standing at the club was solidified when he was appointed captain in 1986, a role he held for seven seasons during the flamboyant era of private ownership and the subsequent financial instability. He led the side with distinction through difficult times before passing the baton to Paul Kelly, retiring in 1993 as a highly respected figure who helped bridge the cultural gap between the South Melbourne faithful and the new Sydney fanbase. His immense contribution to the club was formally acknowledged with his selection on the interchange bench in the Sydney Swans Team of the Century.