Ton on-the-trot for Tiger Andy
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
2:32:15 PM Thu 3 July, 2003
Brave Richmond backman Andrew Kellaway will chalk up his 100th consecutive game when he runs out to do battle for the Tigers against the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium this Saturday night.
Kellaway, 27, has not missed a match since Round 5 of the 1999 season.
Since then, he has developed into one of Richmond’s most consistent performers, winning the Club’s Best and Fairest award, the prestigious Jack Dyer Medal, in 2000 and earning All-Australian selection in the same year. He has also represented Australia twice (2000 & 2002) in the International Rules Series against Ireland and gained wide recognition along the way for his superb goalkeeping efforts.
This season Kellaway has once again been resolute in defence for the Tigers, and he’s very rarely had his colors lowered.
With his great courage, discipline, determination and durability, Andrew Kellaway has become an integral part of the Richmond line-up. And, the Tiger fans just love the way he goes about his business each week across the backline.
“It’s an excellent effort by Andy,” said Richmond’s Football Manager Greg Hutchison.
“Clearly, it’s a testament to his durability and his professional approach to the game.
“I’m sure people would be surprised that he’s been able to notch 100 games straight because of the tough, uncompromising way he attacks the footy on the field. He really does smash in pretty hard, so the fact he’s been able to play 100 games on-the-trot – and not miss through injury – is a real credit to him.”
Hutchison said that Kellaway’s rise to prominence at Richmond was a classic success story . . .
“Given that he’s come from a situation five or six years ago where he was unlikely to be getting a game (AFL) anywhere – and developed into an All-Australian, a Jack Dyer Medallist and one of our first picked each week, it’s a tremendous credit to him.”
Tony Greenberg
richmondfc.com.au
2:32:15 PM Thu 3 July, 2003
Brave Richmond backman Andrew Kellaway will chalk up his 100th consecutive game when he runs out to do battle for the Tigers against the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium this Saturday night.
Kellaway, 27, has not missed a match since Round 5 of the 1999 season.
Since then, he has developed into one of Richmond’s most consistent performers, winning the Club’s Best and Fairest award, the prestigious Jack Dyer Medal, in 2000 and earning All-Australian selection in the same year. He has also represented Australia twice (2000 & 2002) in the International Rules Series against Ireland and gained wide recognition along the way for his superb goalkeeping efforts.
This season Kellaway has once again been resolute in defence for the Tigers, and he’s very rarely had his colors lowered.
With his great courage, discipline, determination and durability, Andrew Kellaway has become an integral part of the Richmond line-up. And, the Tiger fans just love the way he goes about his business each week across the backline.
“It’s an excellent effort by Andy,” said Richmond’s Football Manager Greg Hutchison.
“Clearly, it’s a testament to his durability and his professional approach to the game.
“I’m sure people would be surprised that he’s been able to notch 100 games straight because of the tough, uncompromising way he attacks the footy on the field. He really does smash in pretty hard, so the fact he’s been able to play 100 games on-the-trot – and not miss through injury – is a real credit to him.”
Hutchison said that Kellaway’s rise to prominence at Richmond was a classic success story . . .
“Given that he’s come from a situation five or six years ago where he was unlikely to be getting a game (AFL) anywhere – and developed into an All-Australian, a Jack Dyer Medallist and one of our first picked each week, it’s a tremendous credit to him.”
