Donald Dickie
Port Adelaide
AFL career
55 games19 goals
- Debut
- R1 1997 v COL29 Mar 1997
- Most recent
- R17 2000 v FRE1 July 2000
Stats
Bio
Donald Dickie holds a unique place in footy history as a New Zealand-born player of Maori heritage who became a foundation member of Port Adelaide’s AFL side. After plying his trade in the SANFL with Sturt and Norwood, he was secured as a zone selection ahead of the Power’s entry into the competition in 1997. Dickie quickly became a cult figure at Football Park, loved by fans for his dashing run off the wing and half-back, as well as his aggressive tackling and ability to take a spectacular mark despite his smaller stature. His impact was significant in the club's formative years, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the 1998 John Cahill Medal. Unfortunately, recurring ankle issues hampered his continuity in later seasons, and he was delisted following the 2000 season. In a remarkable post-football pivot, Dickie later built and sold a highly successful NDIS plan management business, reportedly making him one of the wealthiest former players to emerge from the league.
Profile
- Born
- 08 May 1972 (age 54y 166d)
- Birthplace
- New Zealand
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Honours
- Port Adelaide B&F
- 2nd
- 1998
Bio
1 revisionDonald Dickie holds a unique place in footy history as a New Zealand-born player of Maori heritage who became a foundation member of Port Adelaide’s AFL side. After plying his trade in the SANFL with Sturt and Norwood, he was secured as a zone selection ahead of the Power’s entry into the competition in 1997. Dickie quickly became a cult figure at Football Park, loved by fans for his dashing run off the wing and half-back, as well as his aggressive tackling and ability to take a spectacular mark despite his smaller stature. His impact was significant in the club's formative years, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the 1998 John Cahill Medal. Unfortunately, recurring ankle issues hampered his continuity in later seasons, and he was delisted following the 2000 season. In a remarkable post-football pivot, Dickie later built and sold a highly successful NDIS plan management business, reportedly making him one of the wealthiest former players to emerge from the league.