Weirdest looks from AFL stars in new guernseys

Some of these bring back some memories!

Published by
Dean Lucente

It is always weird to see veterans wearing another teams colours. Many fans just know that it doesn't look right while there are players who made moves later in their careers who are now forgotten.

Here are some of the strangest fits between AFL teams and ageing players.

Daniel Bradshaw

Who could forget Bradshaw. He played in two premierships with the Brisbane Lions and was their leading goal kicker for three years straight. The key forward decided to go to Sydney for his last years as an AFL player and it took some time for spectators to get used to.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniel Bradshaw of the Swans looks dejected after missing a shot on goal during the AFL First Semi Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Luke Hodge

The four-time premiership player swapped the yellow and brown for the maroon, blue and gold. He played 305 games for the Hawks and won two Norm Smith medals but at the end of the 2017 season, Hodge decided to go up to Brisbane in order to help grow the game there. Hawks fans might not be happy but he will always be remembered as a Hawks player.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Luke Hodge of the Lions runs with the ball during the round 21 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Sam Mitchell

Another four-time premiership player that decided to head to Perth in order for a coaching role when he retired. He played one season at the club before becoming a midfield coach in which he recently helped West Coast win a premiership.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sam Mitchell of the Eagles handpasses the ball during the 2017 AFL First Semi Final match between the GWS Giants and the West Coast Eagles at Spotless Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Barry Hall

A premiership captain with Sydney and 11-time leading goal kicker for his clubs, Big Bad Bazza was one guy that you didn't want to mess with. Drafted to St Kilda in 1995, Hall played 88 games before moving to Sydney. This is where he won most of his prestigious accolades and is remembered. But his last two seasons, Hall spent it down at the Kennel  where he played 39 games and kicked 135 goals.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Barry Hall (L) of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Etihad Stadium on September 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Josh Fraser

The former number one pick played 200 games for the Collingwood football club. He played in a couple of Grand Finals but unfortunately never won one. When Gold Coast became apart of the AFL, Fraser moved clubs as he finished his career off playing only 18 games with the Suns.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Josh Fraser of the Cats kicks the ball during the round 20 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Gold Coast Suns at Skilled Stadium on August 6, 2011 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)

Brendan Fevola

Fevola played 187 games for the Carlton Football Club where he kicked a total of 575 goals. He was their leading goal kicker for seven straight seasons and won the Coleman Medal twice. Due to off-field antics, Carlton wanted him gone and Brisbane gave Fev a lifeline. He played 17 games and kicked 48 goals, but Fevola will always be a known as a Blues player.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Brendan Fevola of the Lions celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 15 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the St Kilda Saints at The Gabba on July 10, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Luke Ball

Luke Ball played 142 games for the Saints but in his last year at the club in 2009, Ball didn't reach St Kilda's expectations and went to Collingwood. Unfortunately for St Kilda fans, Ball ended up beating his former side in the 2010 grand final which felt weird for him and many of his close friends like Lenny Hayes at the saints.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Luke Ball of the Magpies handballs during the round 23 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 29, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Nick Dal Santo

Dal Santo played 260 games for the Saints before leaving the club in 2013 to join North Melbourne during the free agency period. It didn't look right for many fans as the three-time All Australian was loved by all St Kilda supporters.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Nick Dal Santo of the Kangaroos looks upfield uring the round 23 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Greater Western Sydney GIants at Etihad Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Paul Chapman

Chapman was a Geelong champion with three premierships to his name as well as a Norm Smith medal. He played just over 250 games for the Cats but in 2013, he got traded to the Bombers for pick 84. He had the chance to remain a one club player but decided that he had more to give to another football club.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Paul Chapman of the Essendon Bombers kicks the ball during the round 22 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 29, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Ryan Crowley

Crowley was once the greatest tagger in the game. The former Docker played 188 games before moving to the Bombers. It didn't look right as he has always worn the purple but he decided to become a top up player for the year.

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Ryan Crowley of the Bombers kicks the ball during the round 11 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Domain Stadium on June 4, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Media/Getty Images)

James Kelly

Another three-time premiership player from the Cats, Kelly decided to make the switch to Essendon as a top up player. He played 273 games for the Cats but decided to finish his career elsewhere.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: James Kelly of the Bombers in action during his last home game during the 2017 AFL round 23 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Fremantle Dockers at Etihad Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)
Published by
Dean Lucente