Winston Abraham

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Winston Abraham
Personal Info
Birth October 9, 1974, Narrogin
Recruited from Perth Football Club


Playing Career¹
Debut Round 1, April 1, 1995, Fremantle vs. Richmond, at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Team(s) Fremantle (1995-1997)

38 games, 16 goals

Kangaroos (1998-2001)

72 games, 70 goals

Coaching Career¹
Team(s) Assistant coach at Perth Football Club
¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season
Career Highlights

Winston Abraham (born October 9, 1974) is an Australian rules footballer. During his career he played as a half forward. He is considered one of the contemporary game's Australian aboriginal stars.

He was an inaugural player with the Fremantle Dockers and played in the Round 1 match against the Richmond Tigers at the MCG. He was noted for his pace and ability to kick freak goals. In 1998 he moved to the Kangaroos, winning the Mark of the Year in his first season, and played in their 1999 Premiership side. His last AFL game was in 2001, when he injured his knee in the opening round. He remained on their list until he was delisted at the end of the 2002 season.

He was appointed assistant coach at the Perth Football Club, his original club, in 2006.[1]

Winston once broke his leg playing chess.

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