Brad Fisher
Encyclopedia
Bradley Fisher is an Australian rules football
er in the Australian Football League
.
Fisher was recruited in the 2002 AFL Draft
from East Burwood by the Carlton Football Club
with its fifth round selection (#72 overall). He was the third-last player selected in that draft, with the two later selections, Karl Norman
and Mick Martyn, also taken by Carlton, who had that year been stripped of early draft picks due to salary cap breaches. Fisher made his AFL debut for the Carlton Football Club
in the second round of his first season, 2003
, against Collingwood
.
Fisher played both in the forward line and at half-forward. He was recognised as an excellent and safe one-grab overhead mark, perhaps the best at the club, and regularly took strong contested marks in forward packs. Throughout his career, however, his marking was let down by his kicking for goal, particularly due to the short range of his kicking, but also due to inaccuracy; he did improve in both of these areas through his career, but they remained weaknesses in his game. As a supporting forward, his personal best for goals in a game is four against Essendon in 2007, he remained a valuable part of the Blues' forward structure until 2008. In 2009, Fisher struggled for regular selection, playing only seven games for Carlton and spending the rest of the time at Carlton's , the Northern Bullants
, including playing in the team's grand final loss. He injured his knee during the 2010 preseason, and managed only one game during the season. At the end of the 2010 season, Fisher was delisted by Carlton, after a career of 99 senior games for the club. Fisher will play with the West Adelaide Football Club
in 2011.
Fisher's career has been delayed by several injuries. He has had two serious injuries to his left knee, both to the anterior cruciate ligament
, which caused him to miss nineteen games in 2004
and 2005
following a conventional knee reconstruction
, and saw him miss the first half of the 2010 season
following a LARS knee reconstruction. He also missed nine games in 2006
with shoulder injuries, and the start of the 2008
with a broken thumb.
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...
.
Fisher was recruited in the 2002 AFL Draft
2002 AFL Draft
The 2002 AFL Draft consisted of a pre-season draft, a national draft, a trade period and the elevation of rookies. The AFL Draft is the annual draft of talented players by Australian rules football teams that participate in the main competition of that sport, the Australian Football League.In 2002...
from East Burwood by the Carlton Football Club
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
with its fifth round selection (#72 overall). He was the third-last player selected in that draft, with the two later selections, Karl Norman
Karl Norman
Karl Norman is an Australian rules football player, who formerly played in the Australian Football League.From Wangaratta, Norman played his junior football for Wangaratta Rovers in the Ovens & Murray Football League. In 2002, as a 19-year-old, Norman finished equal second in the club...
and Mick Martyn, also taken by Carlton, who had that year been stripped of early draft picks due to salary cap breaches. Fisher made his AFL debut for the Carlton Football Club
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
in the second round of his first season, 2003
2003 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2003.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-National Cup:...
, against Collingwood
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
.
Fisher played both in the forward line and at half-forward. He was recognised as an excellent and safe one-grab overhead mark, perhaps the best at the club, and regularly took strong contested marks in forward packs. Throughout his career, however, his marking was let down by his kicking for goal, particularly due to the short range of his kicking, but also due to inaccuracy; he did improve in both of these areas through his career, but they remained weaknesses in his game. As a supporting forward, his personal best for goals in a game is four against Essendon in 2007, he remained a valuable part of the Blues' forward structure until 2008. In 2009, Fisher struggled for regular selection, playing only seven games for Carlton and spending the rest of the time at Carlton's , the Northern Bullants
Northern Bullants
Northern Blues Football Club is a long-established Australian rules football club based in Preston and currently playing in the Victorian Football League representing the central and outer areas of Melbourne...
, including playing in the team's grand final loss. He injured his knee during the 2010 preseason, and managed only one game during the season. At the end of the 2010 season, Fisher was delisted by Carlton, after a career of 99 senior games for the club. Fisher will play with the West Adelaide Football Club
West Adelaide Football Club
West Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League . Commonly known as The Bloods and Westies, the clubs home base is City Mazda Stadium located in Richmond, an inner-western suburb of Adelaide.-Early Years :West Adelaide was formed in...
in 2011.
Fisher's career has been delayed by several injuries. He has had two serious injuries to his left knee, both to the anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
, which caused him to miss nineteen games in 2004
2004 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2004.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-Wizard Home Loans Cup:The Wizard Home Loans Cup Final saw St...
and 2005
2005 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2005.See List of Australian Football League premiers for a complete list.-National Cup:...
following a conventional knee reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after anterior cruciate ligament injury. The torn ligament is removed from the knee before the graft is inserted through a hole created...
, and saw him miss the first half of the 2010 season
2010 AFL season
-Premiership season:The draw for the 2010 AFL Premiership Season is not a random selection of matches, but rather is planned by the AFL. It is intended to produce a balanced draw while also providing the fans and television networks with blockbuster games. In a competition with 16 teams and 22...
following a LARS knee reconstruction. He also missed nine games in 2006
2006 AFL season
Results and statistics for the Australian Football League season of 2006.-National Cup: 3.10.5 defeated 1.10.15 in the 2006 NAB Cup Final...
with shoulder injuries, and the start of the 2008
2008 AFL season
-Round 1 :-Round 2:-Round 3 :-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6 :-Round 7:-AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match:-Round 8:...
with a broken thumb.