Domenic Cassisi

Domenic Cassisi (born 22 September 1982) is a former premiership winning Australian rules footballer with the Port Adelaide Football Club, and was the club's 62nd captain from 2009 to 2012. He was recruited in the 2000 AFL Draft with pick 50, and is a member of Port Adelaide's 2004 premiership side.

Domenic Cassisi
Personal information
Full name Domenic Cassisi
Date of birth (1982-09-22) 22 September 1982
Place of birth Western Australia
Original team(s) East Fremantle (WAFL)
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Position(s) Midfield
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2002–2014 Port Adelaide 228 (74)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2014.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

AFL career

Early career (2002–2003)

Between 2002 and 2003 Cassisi only played 18 games and had restricted ground time despite his excellent game on debut he needed training before the 2004 season arrived.

Career high (2004–2005)

In 2004 his career took a step forward, playing all 25 games and enjoying good form whilst also playing a major role in the club's 2004 premiership win. In 2005 he repeated his efforts, having another excellent year by averaging 16 disposals a game and gathering 57 more possessions than the year before.[1] He also polled third in the club's best and fairest award.

Injury (2006)

In 2006 Cassisi missed seven games due to injury, but found just enough form in his limited game time to uphold his reputation as one of the most important players at the club. However, at season's end he lost his spot as vice captain.

Leadership (2007–2008)

After another excellent season in 2007, Cassisi accepted a three-year deal with the club, ensuring that he would stay with Port until 2010. He also was reinstated as Vice Captain. In 2008 he undoubtedly played his best season, averaging 22.7 possessions and 6.3 tackles per game[1] and finishing second in the club best and fairest (career best). He also found himself being handed the club captaincy from Warren Tredrea, who stepped down.[2]

Captaincy (2009–2012)

In 2009, Cassisi was named captain of the club succeeding Warren Tredrea and replacing the #25 guernsey he had worn since debut. He finished fourth in the John Cahill Medal in 2009.

2013-2014

Before the 2013 season, Cassisi handed the captaincy to Travis Boak and returned to the number #25 guernsey.[3]

Cassisi officially retired from the AFL on 17 July 2014 and played his final game in a three-point win against Melbourne in round 18.

Playing statistics
[4]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2002 Port Adelaide 25601151429260.00.22.52.34.80.31.0
2003 Port Adelaide 25121259349325180.10.24.92.87.82.11.5
2004 Port Adelaide 2525151119613733370560.60.47.85.513.32.82.2
2005 Port Adelaide 2524151121917139077490.60.59.17.116.33.22.0
2006 Port Adelaide 25156614111825958500.40.49.47.917.33.93.3
2007 Port Adelaide 2525782592705291061120.30.310.410.821.24.24.5
2008 Port Adelaide 2521103225252477621330.50.110.712.022.73.06.3
2009 Port Adelaide 12187188282470651600.40.39.013.422.43.17.6
2010 Port Adelaide 12253207261468571760.20.19.411.921.32.68.0
2011 Port Adelaide 11364129128257301020.50.39.99.819.82.37.8
2012 Port Adelaide 1190318518036564880.00.29.79.519.23.44.6
2013 Port Adelaide 251200798716624480.00.06.67.313.82.04.0
2014 Port Adelaide 2513137810117930460.10.26.07.813.82.33.5
Career 228 74 62 1980 2035 4015 670 1044 0.3 0.3 8.7 8.9 17.6 2.9 4.6

References
  1. Career Stats 9 February 2009
  2. Cassisi takes long road to captaincy Archived 7 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine Official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club 9 February 2009
  3. http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2013-01-30/boak-becomes-69th-captain
  4. Domenic Cassisi's player profile at AFL Tables
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