Luke Power
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Luke Power is an Australian rules football
er. He is currently contracted to play for Greater Western Sydney. He was a part of the Brisbane Lions
's 2001, 2002, and 2003 premierships. He is known for his effective use of the ball disposals, rare mistakes and his deadly accurate left foot. Many AFL fans consider him as the most effective one-footed player in the league. Whilst it is not as widely publicised as other AFL footballers' who have taken the step of having a badly broken finger amputated to continue their careers, Power is missing the tip of his left index finger, an injury sustained in his youth, however this has not affected him throughout his career.
's premierships
, but decided he would stay with the Brisbane Lions
. He retained the position in 2005. In 2006, he was an inaugural member of the Brisbane Lions Leadership group, under captain Michael Voss
. When Voss retired at the end of 2006, Power was named as co-captain of the side in 2007, alongside Black, Lappin, Chris Johnson
, and Jonathan Brown. After Johnson's retirement in 2007, Power was one of four co-captains. Lappin's retirement at the end of 2008 means there was only three of the original five co-captains remaining. At the start of 2009, the new coach, Michael Voss, changed the co-captain system. Jonathon Brown was made stand-alone captain, with four vice-captains - Simon Black, Jed Adcock, Daniel Merrett and Power. In 2009, he was another consistent year for Luke Power as he led the Disposal count for the Lions with 615. He finished 4th in the Best and Fairest voting behind Mitch Clark, Simon Black
and eventual winner Jonathan Brown.
and Jonathan Brown) from the triple-premiership winning Brisbane Lions sides still playing with the club today. Luke Power retired after the Round 23 match against , having played 282 games for the Lions. He He leaves Simon Black
and Jonathan Brown as the last two, triple-premiership premiership players still playing with the club today. However, because his retirement was primarily due to being told that his position in the Lions side would not be guaranteed in 2012.
Individual
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. He is currently contracted to play for Greater Western Sydney. He was a part of 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...
's 2001, 2002, and 2003 premierships. He is known for his effective use of the ball disposals, rare mistakes and his deadly accurate left foot. Many AFL fans consider him as the most effective one-footed player in the league. Whilst it is not as widely publicised as other AFL footballers' who have taken the step of having a badly broken finger amputated to continue their careers, Power is missing the tip of his left index finger, an injury sustained in his youth, however this has not affected him throughout his career.
Premiership sides (1998–2003)
Power debuted for the Lions as an 18-year-old in 1998, and he has been noted ever since for his skills and desire to win the ball. He has played in all three of BrisbaneBrisbane 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...
's premierships
Leadership (2004–2009)
Power was named as a vice-captain in 2004, where he won All-Australian selection in 2004. Midway through 2005 he was out of contract and was expected to arrive at the Collingwood FCCollingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
, but decided he would stay 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...
. He retained the position in 2005. In 2006, he was an inaugural member of the Brisbane Lions Leadership group, under captain Michael Voss
Michael Voss
Michael Voss is the senior coach of the Brisbane Lions Australian Football League team and a former professional Australian rules footballer....
. When Voss retired at the end of 2006, Power was named as co-captain of the side in 2007, alongside Black, Lappin, Chris Johnson
Chris L. Johnson
Christopher Lloyd Johnson is a former professional Australian rules footballer.His career highlights as an Australian Football League player include three premierships with Brisbane, All-Australian selection, captain of the Australian International Rules team and inclusion in the Indigenous Team...
, and Jonathan Brown. After Johnson's retirement in 2007, Power was one of four co-captains. Lappin's retirement at the end of 2008 means there was only three of the original five co-captains remaining. At the start of 2009, the new coach, Michael Voss, changed the co-captain system. Jonathon Brown was made stand-alone captain, with four vice-captains - Simon Black, Jed Adcock, Daniel Merrett and Power. In 2009, he was another consistent year for Luke Power as he led the Disposal count for the Lions with 615. He finished 4th in the Best and Fairest voting behind Mitch Clark, Simon Black
Simon Black
Simon Black is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League.Black is a midfielder with a reputation for hard work and skill...
and eventual winner Jonathan Brown.
End of Brisbane Lions career (2010–2011)
In Round 10 of the 2010 season, in which the Lions took on Collingwood at the Gabba, Power played his 250th game, a match where the Lions upset the eventual premiers Collingwood by eight points, giving Power the perfect celebration for his milestone. In 2011, Power remains one of only three players (the others being Simon BlackSimon Black (footballer)
Simon Anthony Black is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Birmingham City.Black was born in Marston Green, Solihull...
and Jonathan Brown) from the triple-premiership winning Brisbane Lions sides still playing with the club today. Luke Power retired after the Round 23 match against , having played 282 games for the Lions. He He leaves Simon Black
Simon Black
Simon Black is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League.Black is a midfielder with a reputation for hard work and skill...
and Jonathan Brown as the last two, triple-premiership premiership players still playing with the club today. However, because his retirement was primarily due to being told that his position in the Lions side would not be guaranteed in 2012.
Greater Western Sydney career (2012+)
On 17 September 2011, it was announced, he would be joining Greater Western Sydney.Honours and achievements
Team- AFL Premiership (Brisbane Lions): 2001, 2002, 2003
Individual
- All-Australian: 2004
- Brisbane Lions A.F.C. Co-Captain: 2007–2008