John Ironmonger (born 16 February 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Sydney Swans and Fitzroy in the VFL/AFL.
| John Ironmonger | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | (1961-02-16) 16 February 1961 (age 61) | ||
| Place of birth | Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | East Perth | ||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1980-1984 | East Perth | 76 (62) | |
| 1985-1987 | Sydney Swans | 45 (1) | |
| 1988-1991 | Fitzroy | 43 (8) | |
| Total | 164 (71) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ironmonger was a 200 cm ruckman and started his football career at East Perth in the WAFL. He made his debut in 1980 and won a Sandover Medal for his efforts in the 1983 season. The following year he was recruited by Sydney with whom he spent three seasons before joining Fitzroy. Injuries restricted his appearances for Fitzroy but he managed 43 games to bring his league tally to 88 games. He also represented West Australia at interstate football on four occasions during his career and New South Wales on one occasion. In 1992 he was recruited by Victorian Football Association club Werribee.[1]
Ironmonger now lives in Colorado, U.S.A. While living in California, U.S.A. he helped found the Santa Cruz Roos in the late 1990s. He is still involved in Australian Football with the Golden Gate Australian Football League.
Western Australian team – 1983 Interstate Championships | |
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Western Australia 24.14 (134) defeated South Australia 16.14 (110), at Subiaco Oval, 4 June 1983 Western Australia 16.22 (118) defeated Victoria 16.19 (115), at Subiaco Oval, 12 July 1983 | |
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| State game vs. South Australia |
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| State of Origin vs. Victoria |
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Coach: Todd | |
New South Wales team – 1990 State of Origin (Australian rules football) | |
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New South Wales 13.8 (86) defeated Victoria 10.16 (76), at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 20 May 1990 | |
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Coach: Kinnear |