MUAFC Team of the Decade: 2001-2010
Back Pocket: Carter Mullins
· Entire senior football career has been played at Macquarie University.
· 1999, 2000 and 2009 premiership player.
· Captained the 2009 premiership team
· Captained from 2006-2009.
· Scott Uglow Players Player award winner.
Mullins uses his pace whether on the wing or back flank by running in straight lines and putting his body on the line. He has always been a crowd favorite, especially when placing big hits. Mullins also has an amazing ability to play through injury and annoy the opposition through sledging.
Full Back: Donald Ollington
· Four time premiership player.
· Captained the 2000 premiership team.
· Captained 2000-2005
· Assistant Coach in 2005
· Ivan Blyth Best and Fairest Winner
· Three time winner of the Scott Uglow Players Player
· Coached Under 18’s for two years.
· Played over 200 games.
· Twice representative player for the Sydney Football Association
Ollington is reliable anywhere in the back six and versatile across the midfield. Ollington is known for his ability to attack the football and place big hits.
Back Pocket: Philip Hare
· 2009 premiership player.
· Second best on ground in the 2009 grand final.
Hare has an amazing ability to read the ball and predict play. Know for telling marks in the backline and setting up attack. Hare is also used as a pinch hit in the Ruck.
Half Back Flank: Jerome Farrell
· 2009 premiership player.
· Runner up in the Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest.
· Has played for Sydney Swans Reserves.
Farrell is a very versatile player across just about every position on the ground. Farrell is often best utilized as a defensive flanker.
Centre Half Back: Tim Scoular
· 2009 premiership player.
· First selected for seniors at age 16.
Scoular often plays on more experienced players but is rarely beaten and is known for taking telling marks in the backline. With size 16 feet and large hands Scoular has a long Sydney AFL career ahead.
Half Back Flank: Matthew Holloway
· Best on ground in the 1999 grand final.
· Scott Uglow Players Player award winner
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner.
Holloway is and uncompromising backman, known for shutting down any opponent and setting up attack. In a testament to his dedication for putting his head over the ball, Holloway is the only Macquarie University player to have been air lifted from a game.
Wing: Nick Hilton
· Ivan Blyth Best and Fairest winner.
· Scott Uglow Players Player award winner
Hilton is a dominant ball winner whether playing across the centre of the ground or the half forward flank.
Centre: Dean Connors
· Assistant Coach 2009-2010.
· 2003 Kealy Medal winner (Under 18’s).
· 2009 Sanders Medal winner (Division 2 League Best & Fairest). in a Premiership year 2010 Snow Medal runner up (Division 1 League Best & Fairest)
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner 2009-2010.
· Captained in 2010.
Connors is a major ball winner in the midfield who drives play tactics and structures during a game. Connors is known for recording large possession counts, taking large hangers and being a first class assistant coach.
Wing: John Benson
· 1998, 1999 Premiership player.
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner in a Premiership year.
· Macquarie University Half Blue winner.
· Sydney Football Association representative player.
Benson had amazing natural talent and was a versatile player before tragically dying in a plane accident whilst travelling overseas. The JB Cup vs Sydney University is now played in his honor.
Half Forward Flank: Brad Jones
Jones is a long kicking left footer can always find space to run and bounce. Comfortable whether playing across half-back, centre or half-forward.
Centre half forward: Stephen Drum
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner.
· Finished strong in the Snow Medal
Drum is known for being a strong target and using the ball well up forward.
Half Forward Flank: Aaron Convery
· 1998 premiership player.
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner
· Scott Uglow Players Player award winner
· Former Assistant Coach.
Forward Pocket: Justin Whyte
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner.
· 2008 Scott Uglow Players Player award winner
· 2009 premiership player.
Whyte consistently wins the ball and finds space and is a reliable converter.
Full Forward: Phil Cianci
· 2000 premiership player.
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner.
· Scott Uglow Players Player award winner.
· 2001 Snow Medal winner
· 2001 League Leading goal kicker.
· Macquarie University’s only 100 goals in a season kicker.
· Sydney Football Association representative player.
Cianci is a dynamic on opponent’s shoulders and in front of goal.
Forward Pocket: Damien Hannam
· 2000 premiership player
· Sydney Football Association representative player.
· Coached 3rd grade to the finals
· Former club secretary
· Vote Best Club Person.
Hannam started as a running backman transforming into a dangerous forward with his long kick.
Ruck: Troy McMurrich
· 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2009 Premiership player
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner
· Runner up Snow medalist.
· Macquarie University Full Blue winners.
· Twice Sydney Football Association representative player.
· Life Member of the club.
· Has played 250 matches
McMurrich is a tireless Ruckman who is hard to beat during stoppages.
Ruck Rover: Stuart Matthewman
· 2000 premiership player.
· Most Valuable Player award winner.
· Former Vice President
· Former club committee member.
Matthewman is fantastic handball exponent who tirelessly works from the bottom of the pack to allow his team mates to have first use of the footy.
Rover: Ashley Fong
· 2000 premiership player
Fong small build allows him to run all day and record countless kilometers hunting the ball.
Interchange: Campbell McArthur
· 1998, 1999 & 2000 premiership player
McArthur is known for his pace and a long left foot kick.
Interchange: Cameron Inchley
· 1999 & 2009 premiership player.
Inchley is versatile at either end of the ground with the ability to take strong overhead marks.
Interchange: Ryan Salter
· Ivan Blyth Best & Fairest winner
· Scott Uglow Players Player award winner.
Salter is a player who hunts the ball and is often getting in and under packs while playing in a following position.
Interchange: Dylan Brogan
· Former Under 18’s Captain
· Runner up in Hart Medal.
· 2009 premiership player.
Brogan is a first choice brave on-baller who has the ability to compete all day at 100%.
Coach: Daniel Kenny
· 2009 premiership Coach.
· Twice JB Cup winner Coach.
· Coached in 39 games winning 32 and losing only 7.
· 2009 Macquarie University Sports Coach of the Year.
· Guided the first grade side to back to back finals appearances.
Assistant Coach: Gary Bull
· Former vice Captain
· Sydney Football Association representative player.
· Coach Macquarie University for three years.
Team Manager: Peter McMurrich
