Karl Langdon
West Coast
AFL career
100 games107 goals
- Debut
- R1 1988 v GEE2 Apr 1988
- Most recent
- R15 1995 v FSC16 July 1995
Stats
1995 | WCE | 4 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 39 |
1994 | WCE | 3 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 7.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 29 |
1993 | WCE | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -4 |
1992 | WCE | 21 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 62 |
1991 | WCE | 18 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 54 |
1990 | WCE | 25 | 8.5 | 5.0 | 13.6 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 60 |
1989 | WCE | 14 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 49 |
1988 | WCE | 14 | 9.6 | 3.9 | 13.6 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 53 |
Bio
Recruited from Subiaco, Karl Langdon became a cult figure at West Coast during the club's rise as a powerhouse in the early 1990s. A flamboyant centre half-forward known for his colourful on-field persona and physical aggression, Langdon provided a crucial competitive edge to the Eagles' attack, often creating space and opportunities for key forward Peter Sumich. His imposing presence and ability to crash packs compensated for occasional skill errors, making him a vital structural component of the team that secured the historic 1992 Premiership.
Despite his impact, Langdon's career was heavily restricted by persistent injuries, most notably a knee reconstruction that forced him to miss the entire 1994 premiership season. He fought back to return to the senior side but eventually retired in 1996, finishing his tenure with exactly 100 games. Since hanging up the boots, he has maintained a high profile in Western Australia as a long-serving radio commentator and media personality.
Profile
- Born
- 28 Mar 1968 (age 58y 208d)
- Birthplace
- Perth, WA
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1992
Family
- Cousin:Craig Turley
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Subiaco, Karl Langdon became a cult figure at West Coast during the club's rise as a powerhouse in the early 1990s. A flamboyant centre half-forward known for his colourful on-field persona and physical aggression, Langdon provided a crucial competitive edge to the Eagles' attack, often creating space and opportunities for key forward Peter Sumich. His imposing presence and ability to crash packs compensated for occasional skill errors, making him a vital structural component of the team that secured the historic 1992 Premiership.
Despite his impact, Langdon's career was heavily restricted by persistent injuries, most notably a knee reconstruction that forced him to miss the entire 1994 premiership season. He fought back to return to the senior side but eventually retired in 1996, finishing his tenure with exactly 100 games. Since hanging up the boots, he has maintained a high profile in Western Australia as a long-serving radio commentator and media personality.