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Biography |
Heath Black (born May 28, 1979) is an Australian rules
footballer.
The 177cm wingman is noted for his speed and long left foot
kicking. Beginning his career in 1997 he was seen as a
bright prospect and several years down the track that has
been proven correct. Black was recruited at no. 12 in the
1996 AFL Draft and began his career with Fremantle in 1997.
After spending 4 seasons at the Dockers, and after finishing
2nd in the George Doig Medal (best and fairest) in 2000, he
was traded to St Kilda.
He was a vital part of the Saints' midfield during his
relatively brief time there, and at the end of 2003
requested to be released so he could go back to Perth.
However, the Saints lodged the trade request after the
deadline and Black stayed on with St Kilda for another
season. At the end of 2004 he was eventually traded back to
the club which he began his career at.
In 2005, Black was one of the few consistent players in a
mediocre season for Fremantle. He finished fourth behind
Peter Bell, Shane Parker and Matthew Pavlich, in the count
for the club's best and fairest award, the George Doig
Medal.
In February 2006, it was rumoured that Black would take part
in a publicity stunt similar to the Garry Hocking "Whiskas"
incident in 1998, in that Black would change his name to
Heath Purple. While Whilst Hocking's name change only lasted
for a week, Black's will last for the entire 2006 AFL season
as part of a promotion with Ribena. By early March 2006,
this had not yet occurred. Black's involvement in a fight at
the Perth Cup on New Year Day 2006 and subsequent police
charges of assault occasioning bodily harm, obstructing
police and assaulting a female police officer may be a
reason the promotion has been postponed or cancelled. |
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