Adam Heuskes
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Adam Heuskes is a former Australian rules football
er in the Australian Football League
most remembered for his on field flamboyance and controversial off-field behaviour, which twice resulted in rape allegations.
Recruited from SANFL club Norwood
, Heuskes made his AFL debut in 1994 with the Sydney Swans
and immediately attracted attention in the media and the football world for his outrageous hairstylings.
He was traded to the Port Adelaide Power in 1997, a decision which the Swans later regretted. His attacking flair as a defender set up numerous goals.
For the 1999 season, Heuskes moved up to play with the Brisbane Lions
, where he was a solid contributor during the Lions' 1999 finals campaign. At the end of 2000 his career was over after playing 14 games during the season.
He later played 31 games for SANFL club North Adelaide before succumbing to an ankle injury in 2005 which forced his retirement from all forms of the game.
Adam Heuskes has a daughter, Tayla, born in 1992, and is married to Nikki Kosmider.
Also known for his flamboyant style, two notable haircuts included the image of the Sydney Opera House
shaved into the back of his head, as well as his guernsey number (39). He was also a cross-dresser who appeared on televisions' The Footy Show
and Live And Kicking regularly during 1998 and 1999. He once dressed up as Madonna
and performed the song Holiday
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
most remembered for his on field flamboyance and controversial off-field behaviour, which twice resulted in rape allegations.
Recruited from SANFL club Norwood
Norwood Football Club
Norwood Football Club, nicknamed, Redlegs, is an Australian rules football club belonging to the South Australian National Football League in the state of South Australia...
, Heuskes made his AFL debut in 1994 with the Sydney Swans
Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney...
and immediately attracted attention in the media and the football world for his outrageous hairstylings.
He was traded to the Port Adelaide Power in 1997, a decision which the Swans later regretted. His attacking flair as a defender set up numerous goals.
For the 1999 season, Heuskes moved up to play with the Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
The Brisbane Lions is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Brisbane, Queensland. The club was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996...
, where he was a solid contributor during the Lions' 1999 finals campaign. At the end of 2000 his career was over after playing 14 games during the season.
He later played 31 games for SANFL club North Adelaide before succumbing to an ankle injury in 2005 which forced his retirement from all forms of the game.
Adam Heuskes has a daughter, Tayla, born in 1992, and is married to Nikki Kosmider.
Off-field Behaviour and Controversy
Adam Heuskes has gained notoriety for incidents involving alcohol, and an inability to maintain self control. He has twice been accused of raping young women in front of, or with, team mates. Police have been involved in both of these cases, and one woman claims she was paid for her silence. Both women later spoke out in a Four Corners program about sexual assault in AFLAlso known for his flamboyant style, two notable haircuts included the image of the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
shaved into the back of his head, as well as his guernsey number (39). He was also a cross-dresser who appeared on televisions' The Footy Show
The AFL Footy Show
The Footy Show is a Logie Award winning Australian sports television program, shown on the Nine Network and its affiliates.This show, which is dedicated to the AFL and Australian rules football, made its debut on 24 March 1994 at the same time as the other version which relates to the NRL and rugby...
and Live And Kicking regularly during 1998 and 1999. He once dressed up as Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and performed the song Holiday
Holiday (Madonna song)
"Holiday" is a song by American singer Madonna from her self-titled debut album. Released on September 7, 1983 by Sire Records, it later appeared remixed on the 1987 remix compilation You Can Dance and the 1990 greatest hits compilation The Immaculate Collection, and in its original form on the...
.