Darren Glass | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Darren Glass | ||
Date of birth | 14 May 1981 | ||
Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia | ||
Original team(s) | Railways (Northam) | ||
Draft | 11th overall, 1999 National Draft (West Coast) | ||
Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Full-back | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2000–2014 | West Coast | 270 (8) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2014. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Darren Glass (born 14 May 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer who played as a full-back for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from Northam, Western Australia, he attended Carine Senior High School[1] before beginning his career with Perth in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He was later recruited by West Coast with the 11th pick in the 1999 National Draft, making his debut for the club the following season. Glass was named in the All-Australian team on four occasions, including as captain of the 2012 team. He was named captain of West Coast in 2008, after Chris Judd was traded to Carlton, and won club best and fairest awards in 2007, 2009, and 2011. Glass retired from football midway through the 2014 season, having played 270 games for West Coast. Darren is now the General Manager of Complete Home Filtration.