Career
The 32-year-old enjoyed a distinguished 15-year career in the black and white stripes after being drafted by the Magpies with the 10th overall pick, in the first round of the 1995 AFL Draft from the Northern under 18s in Victoria.
He made his debut in round 11 of the 1996 season and finishes his outstanding career at number 14 on the list of most games played in the history of Collingwood.
Prestigiacomo twice finished in the top-five in the club’s best-and-fairest (3rd - 2000, 4th - 2005), and became renowned as one of the most reliable and disciplined key defenders in the league.
His courage and ability to play through injury were traits that made him one of the most respected players within the club.
A member of the 2002 and 2003 grand final teams, Prestigiacomo was extremely close to being a premiership player in 2010. He was named in the 22 for the first grand final against St Kilda, only to selflessly pull himself out of the side, paving the way for Nathan Brown to play.
Draft history:
1995 AFL Draft 1st round selection (Collingwood) No. 10 overall
At a Glance
- Junior Clubs: Research
- Clubs:
- Debut: R11 '96 v WCE @ Subi
- Recruited from: Northern U18
- AFL Awards:
- Club Awards: JJ Joyce Award (3rd best and fairest) 2000 (equal)
Jock McHale Trophy (4th best and fairest) 2005 (equal)
- Brownlow Votes: 4
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