Michael O'Loughlin
Sydney
AFL career
303 games521 goals
- Debut
- R5 1995 v ADE30 Apr 1995
- Most recent
- R22 2009 v BRL29 Aug 2009
Stats
2009 | SYD | 17 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 11.4 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 61 | 68 |
2008 | SYD | 16 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 12.0 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 66 | 91 |
2007 | SYD | 23 | 7.9 | 3.7 | 11.6 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 60 | 74 |
2006 | SYD | 25 | 8.8 | 3.3 | 12.0 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 67 | - |
2005 | SYD | 23 | 8.2 | 3.0 | 11.1 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 62 | - |
2004 | SYD | 18 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 10.2 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 62 | - |
2003 | SYD | 16 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 11.7 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 68 | - |
2002 | SYD | 19 | 9.5 | 5.6 | 15.1 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 69 | - |
2001 | SYD | 23 | 12.1 | 4.8 | 17.0 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 78 | - |
2000 | SYD | 22 | 12.8 | 5.5 | 18.4 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 88 | - |
1999 | SYD | 18 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 61 | - |
1998 | SYD | 24 | 12.0 | 5.4 | 17.5 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 77 | - |
1997 | SYD | 23 | 11.7 | 5.1 | 16.8 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 68 | - |
1996 | SYD | 25 | 9.1 | 6.1 | 15.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 63 | - |
1995 | SYD | 11 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 10.4 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 44 | - |
BRL | SCG | R22 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.1 | 59 | 76 |
COL | MCG | R21 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 32 | 37 |
GEE | ANZ | R20 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3.1 | 86 | 85 |
RCH | MCG | R19 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 | 99 | 117 |
STK | SCG | R18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | 52 | 59 |
MEL | MO | R17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.1 | 23 | 17 |
CAR | ES | R16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 | 75 | 82 |
ESS | SCG | R15 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.2 | 91 | 82 |
NTH | SCG | R14 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2.1 | 65 | 92 |
ADE | AAMI | R13 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 | 61 | 86 |
COL | ANZ | R12 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 44 | 25 |
HAW | MCG | R11 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.0 | 76 | 96 |
WBD | MO | R10 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 | 35 | 24 |
PAD | SCG | R9 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 | 71 | 91 |
WCE | ANZ | R8 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 | 71 | 86 |
GEE | SS | R7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.0 | 49 | 61 |
RCH | SCG | R6 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 47 | 48 |
Bio
Recruited from Central District in South Australia with pick 40 in the 1994 National Draft, Michael O'Loughlin arrived in Sydney as a slender teenager who initially battled homesickness before establishing himself as a club icon. He burst onto the scene as a dynamic half-forward and midfielder, known for his agility, speed, and ability to create opportunities from nothing. His early career was defined by this athleticism, earning him All-Australian selection and a club Best and Fairest by 1998.
As his career progressed, chronic knee tendonitis robbed O'Loughlin of his trademark pace, forcing a significant reinvention of his playing style. He transitioned into a permanent deep forward, relying on savvy leading patterns, strength in one-on-one contests, and clinical finishing to remain effective. This adaptability allowed him to spearhead the Swans' attack during their most successful era, playing a pivotal role in the drought-breaking 2005 premiership victory.
Profile
- Born
- 20 Feb 1977 (age 49y 243d)
- Birthplace
- Adelaide, SA
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2005
- Hall of Fame2015
- All-Australian(2×) 1997, 2000
- Sydney B&F1998
- 2nd
- 2000
- Top 10
- 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 2000
Family
- Brother:Ricky O'Loughlin
- Nephew:Tyson Stengle
- Cousin:Edward Sansbury, Adam Goodes, Brett Goodes
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Central District in South Australia with pick 40 in the 1994 National Draft, Michael O'Loughlin arrived in Sydney as a slender teenager who initially battled homesickness before establishing himself as a club icon. He burst onto the scene as a dynamic half-forward and midfielder, known for his agility, speed, and ability to create opportunities from nothing. His early career was defined by this athleticism, earning him All-Australian selection and a club Best and Fairest by 1998.
As his career progressed, chronic knee tendonitis robbed O'Loughlin of his trademark pace, forcing a significant reinvention of his playing style. He transitioned into a permanent deep forward, relying on savvy leading patterns, strength in one-on-one contests, and clinical finishing to remain effective. This adaptability allowed him to spearhead the Swans' attack during their most successful era, playing a pivotal role in the drought-breaking 2005 premiership victory.