Gary Moorcroft
When you ponder the 2000 AFL premiership team, it’s natural to think of James Hird or Matthew Lloyd. However, Gary Moorcroft was a key piece in Kevin Sheedy’s puzzle. The goal sneak did it all in his AFL career: he won a premiership and played alongside some of the biggest names in footy. Moorcroft also took what was dubbed the Mark of the Century in 2001; the commentators saying the still photo of his leap on Brad Johnson would be displayed in pubs all across Australia. The 43-year-old managed just under 100 AFL games, but enjoyed a successful career.
As Moorcroft shares with Inside Sport’s Clement Tito, the former Bomber small forward still plays to this very day ... and considers himself an average Joe ...
When you think back to your childhood, what are your fondest footy memories; which team did you support?
I supported Collingwood. Dad was born and bred in Collingwood, so it was black and white through and through. Junior footy was pretty hard and tough back when I was playing; it was a different brand compared to what’s played these days.
What are your dominant memories playing for the Northern Knights in the lead-up to when you reached the AFL?
There was a lot of hard work. I was always dreaming as a young fella. My
