Full name Ian Kidgell 1991 Brisbane Bears Height/Weight 203 cm / 106 kg Name Ian Kidgell | Position(s) Ruckman/forward Years Club | |
Date of birth (1970-11-21) 21 November 1970 (age 45) | ||
Original team Hawthorn Football Club | ||
Ian Kidgell (born 21 November 1970) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Brisbane Bears in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Kidgell was originally listed by Hawthorn but struggled to break into the senior side, so came to Brisbane in the 1991 Preseason Draft.
A champion High Jumper as a junior, and standing 203 cm, he was the Bears tallest ever player and was blessed with great athleticism, Kidgell had to wait until round 21 to make his debut. Although a fractured ankle restricted his effectiveness, Kidgell played 3 games and kicked 1 goal while opposed to St.Kilda skipper Danny Frawley.
Injury and disillusionment led Kidgell to return to Victoria and reconnect with Old Haileybury in VAFA A grade followed by injury interrupted seasons with now defunct Oakleigh in the old VFA, and onto Monbulk in the YVMDFL where he helped the Hawks win back to back flags in 1997/98.