Rod Austin
Rod Austin (born 26 January 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played as a defender for the Carlton Blues from 1972 until 1985.
| Rod Austin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rod Austin | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1953 | ||
| Original team(s) | Holy Child/St Dominic's | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1972–1985 | Carlton | 220 (20) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1989–1990 | Fitzroy | 44 (19–25–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Austin won a premiership with Carlton in 1979 and after retiring as a player he became a coach. He started his coaching career with Footscray Reserves, leading them to the premiership in 1988. The following season he coached Fitzroy and remained at the club until the end of 1990.
On 16 January 2001, Austin was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for services to Australian Football.[1]
References
- "Rod Austin". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
External links
- Rod Austin's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Rod Austin's coaching statistics from AFL Tables
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