Luke Penny
| Luke Penny | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 8 February 1981 | ||
| Original team(s) |
Oakleigh U18 | ||
| Debut |
Round 13, 4 June 2000, Telstra Dome | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1999โ2002 | Western Bulldogs | 35 (5) | |
| 2003โ2005 | St Kilda | 45 (2) | |
| Total | 80 (7) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2005. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Luke Penny (born 8 February 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer.
Recruited to the
2002 AFL Draft
.
Making his debut with the Saints in 2003, Penny continued to improve in a key-defensive position, and became first-choice
full-back
at the club. However, in 2004 and particularly 2005, Penny started having trouble with his knees. In 2005 he played just 9 games and was a figure in the Saints' massive injury list throughout the year. At the end of the 2005 season, Penny's knee injuries had become a massive problem and it was widely known that he was considering retirement. At just 24 years of age, on 29 November, Penny made his retirement official, with 3 years remaining on his contract.
References
- ^ "AFL 2004 Wizard Cup Grand Final โ Geelong v St Kilda". Slattery Media Group. 13 March 2004. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2009.
External links
- Luke Penny's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Luke Penny at AustralianFootball.com
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