Peter Mann
Fremantle and North Melbourne
AFL career
116 games100 goals
- Debut
- R2 1991 v BRB30 Mar 1991
- Most recent
- R20 1999 v BRL15 Aug 1999
Stats
1999 | FRE | 7 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 7.9 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 30 |
1998 | FRE | 12 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 10.5 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 47 |
1997 | FRE | 17 | 9.2 | 5.6 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 65 |
1996 | FRE | 19 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 15.1 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 68 |
1995 | FRE | 22 | 10.0 | 5.1 | 15.1 | 7.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 75 |
1994 | NTH | 17 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 12.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 44 |
1993 | NTH | 9 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 11.3 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 48 |
1992 | NTH | 11 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 12.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 44 |
1991 | NTH | 2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 30 |
Bio
A key position swingman who made his name as a foundational pillar for the Fremantle Dockers, Peter Mann began his career via a circuitous route. After starring in a WAFL premiership with Claremont, he was originally listed by West Coast but found himself traded to North Melbourne without playing a game for the Eagles. At Arden Street, Mann established himself primarily as a centre half-back, using his strong marking and mobility to quell opposition forwards during the early 90s. However, the entry of the Fremantle Dockers in 1995 offered the West Australian a chance to return home, and he was secured as a high-profile uncontracted signing for the club’s inaugural season.
Upon arriving at the port city, Mann was immediately swung forward to become the focal point of an often-under-siege attack. He flourished in the role, claiming the inaugural Doig Medal as the club’s best and fairest and topping the goalkicking list in his first season. His on-field authority saw him appointed captain following Ben Allan's resignation, but his tenure as skipper was marred by persistent injuries that limited his output and eventually forced his move back to defence. Despite a premature retirement at just 29, Mann remains a significant figure in Fremantle history as their first club champion and a leader who carried a heavy burden during the Dockers' formative years.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Sept 1970 (age 56y 44d)
- Birthplace
- Perth, WA
- Height
- 194 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Honours
- Fremantle B&F1995
- Top 10
- 1996
- Fremantle captain(2×) 1997, 1998
Family
- Father:Ken Mann
Bio
1 revisionA key position swingman who made his name as a foundational pillar for the Fremantle Dockers, Peter Mann began his career via a circuitous route. After starring in a WAFL premiership with Claremont, he was originally listed by West Coast but found himself traded to North Melbourne without playing a game for the Eagles. At Arden Street, Mann established himself primarily as a centre half-back, using his strong marking and mobility to quell opposition forwards during the early 90s. However, the entry of the Fremantle Dockers in 1995 offered the West Australian a chance to return home, and he was secured as a high-profile uncontracted signing for the club’s inaugural season.
Upon arriving at the port city, Mann was immediately swung forward to become the focal point of an often-under-siege attack. He flourished in the role, claiming the inaugural Doig Medal as the club’s best and fairest and topping the goalkicking list in his first season. His on-field authority saw him appointed captain following Ben Allan's resignation, but his tenure as skipper was marred by persistent injuries that limited his output and eventually forced his move back to defence. Despite a premature retirement at just 29, Mann remains a significant figure in Fremantle history as their first club champion and a leader who carried a heavy burden during the Dockers' formative years.