Name: | Andrew Swallow |
Occupation: | Australian Rules Footballer |
Gender: | Male |
Birth Day: | June 2, 1987 |
Age: | 33 |
Country: | Australia |
Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
Andrew Swallow
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Before Fame
He was drafted in the third round, 43rd overall, in the 2005 AFL Draft.
Biography
Biography Timeline
He was North Melbourne’s third round draft selection in the 2005 AFL Draft, number 43 overall, from the [East Fremantle football club] in the WAFL.
Swallow played the first 3 games in 2008, before being sent back to the VFL to work on his outside run and spread from the stoppages. After some positives performances at North Ballarat Roosters, he injured his ankle during a game and missed 7 weeks.
But he was back to his best in 2009 returning to the side to be one of North’s finest throughout the season. His disposal has notably improved, and he has worked on all aspects of his game to play every game, and is now recognised as one of the best tacklers and clearance players in the North Melbourne side, and the AFL. On 2 October 2009, Swallow was awarded the Syd Barker Medal by North Melbourne for being the club’s best and fairest player for the year.
He had another terrific season in 2010 playing all 22 games for the second consecutive season and finishing just one vote behind Brent Harvey and Brady Rawlings for the Syd Barker Medal.
Swallow is the older brother of Gold Coast Suns midfielder David Swallow, who was taken at pick #1 in the 2010 AFL Draft. Swallow was born and raised in Western Australia attending Rehoboth Christian College. Swallow is a Christian.
In 2011, he would have arguably his best season to date again playing every game and taking home his second Syd Barker Medal which he shared with Daniel Wells. He would also be one of four North Melbourne players selected in the 40 man All Australian squad however he missed out on being selected in the final 22. He would however be selected as part of Australian squad for the International Rules series against Ireland.
In February 2012, Swallow was announced captain of North Melbourne Football Club replacing Brent Harvey. As a captain, Andrew Swallow capped off a fantastic year to win the Syd Barker Medal with 60 votes becoming a three time Syd Barker Medalist.
In December 2016 it was announced that Jack Ziebell would take over the captaincy role at North Melbourne.
Upcoming Birthday
Currently, Andrew Swallow is 34 years, 1 months and 27 days old. Andrew Swallow will celebrate 35th birthday on a Thursday 2nd of June 2022.
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