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Tim Callan
Australian rules footballer
Timothy Callan (born 6 January 1984) is a former Australian rules football player for the Western Bulldogs, and the Geelong Football Club. He is the son of former Geelong player, Terry Callan.
| Tim Callan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Timothy Callan | ||
| Date of birth | (1984-01-06) 6 January 1984 (age 40) | ||
| Original team(s) | Geelong Falcons | ||
| Draft |
36th overall, 2002 Geelong (F/S) | ||
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2003–2006 | Geelong | 15 (3) | |
| 2008–2010 | Western Bulldogs | 19 (1) | |
| Total | 34 (4) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2010. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geelong
Callan was selected by Geelong in the 2002 AFL Draft, under the father-son rule. A small/medium-sized defender, Callan is renowned for his consistent displays of courage and bravery during the game, often backing into packs for marks or spoils. Although he has proven himself as one of the better players for the club's VFL side for numerous seasons, he has struggled to get consistent games in the senior side for the Cats.
Western Bulldogs
Looking for a more permanent role in a senior team, Callan was traded along with pick 66 to the Western Bulldogs on 9 October 2007 during the official trade week for the Bulldogs pick 62 in the national draft.[1]
Callan's career at the Bulldogs started off very strongly, playing a key part in the Bulldogs' first seven (undefeated) rounds.
Newtown and Chilwell
Played a season with The Geelong football league club before retiring after the 2011 season.
Callan retired at the end of the 2010 season.[2]
- Statistics are correct to end of 2007 season
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Goals | Behinds | Kicks | Marks | Handballs | Disposals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Geelong | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2004 | Geelong | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 19 | 45 |
| 2005 | Geelong | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| 2006 | Geelong | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 19 | 32 | 64 |
| 2007 | Geelong | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Western Bulldogs | 33 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 77 | 117 | 221 |
| 2009 | Western Bulldogs | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| Totals | 31 | 4 | 1 | 181 | 114 | 181 | 362 | ||
- AAP (9 October 2007). "Cat Callan to become a Dog". Archived from the original on 11 October 2007.
- "AFL team preview: Western Bulldogs". The Roar. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
- Tim Callan's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Tim Callan's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Tim Callan's playing statistics from AFL Tables