Sam Kekovich
North Melbourne and Collingwood · “Slammin' Sam”
AFL career
128 games232 goals
- Debut
- R8 1968 v GEE8 June 1968
- Most recent
- R20 1977 v HAW13 Aug 1977
Stats
1977 | COL | 4 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
1976 | NTH | 8 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 11.8 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
1975 | NTH | 20 | 11.8 | 3.4 | 15.2 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
1974 | NTH | 19 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 12.6 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
1973 | NTH | 18 | 11.3 | 4.3 | 15.6 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
1972 | NTH | 11 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 15.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
1971 | NTH | 15 | 13.5 | 5.3 | 18.7 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
1970 | NTH | 4 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 3.0 |
1969 | NTH | 16 | 15.7 | 3.7 | 19.4 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
1968 | NTH | 13 | 17.5 | 1.7 | 19.2 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
Bio
Recruited from Western Australia, Sam Kekovich arrived at North Melbourne with high expectations and quickly established himself as a talented, if occasionally unconventional, key forward. A natural showman with strong hands and an accurate boot, he made an immediate impact at Arden Street, winning the Syd Barker Medal in 1969 at just 19 years of age. Kekovich topped the club's goalkicking three times and was an integral member of the Kangaroos' breakthrough 1975 premiership side, often drifting between full-forward and the ruck to utilise his athleticism against opposing defenders.
His time at North Melbourne concluded after the 1976 season, leading to a move to Collingwood for the final chapter of his career. However, his stint at Victoria Park was marred by persistent injuries and indifferent form, restricting him to just four appearances over two seasons before his retirement. While modern audiences largely recognise him as a satirical media commentator and the face of distinct advertising campaigns, Kekovich remains a revered figure in North Melbourne history for his pivotal role in the club's golden era of the 1970s.
Profile
- Born
- 11 Mar 1950 (age 76y 224d)
- Birthplace
- Manjimup, WA
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 95 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1975
- North Melbourne B&F1969
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1969
Family
- Brother:Brian Kekovich
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Western Australia, Sam Kekovich arrived at North Melbourne with high expectations and quickly established himself as a talented, if occasionally unconventional, key forward. A natural showman with strong hands and an accurate boot, he made an immediate impact at Arden Street, winning the Syd Barker Medal in 1969 at just 19 years of age. Kekovich topped the club's goalkicking three times and was an integral member of the Kangaroos' breakthrough 1975 premiership side, often drifting between full-forward and the ruck to utilise his athleticism against opposing defenders.
His time at North Melbourne concluded after the 1976 season, leading to a move to Collingwood for the final chapter of his career. However, his stint at Victoria Park was marred by persistent injuries and indifferent form, restricting him to just four appearances over two seasons before his retirement. While modern audiences largely recognise him as a satirical media commentator and the face of distinct advertising campaigns, Kekovich remains a revered figure in North Melbourne history for his pivotal role in the club's golden era of the 1970s.