1. Andrew Swallow was born on 2 June 1987 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League.
11 Facts About Andrew Swallow
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Andrew Swallow was the captain of North Melbourne from 2012 to 2016 before retiring in 2017.
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Andrew Swallow was North Melbourne's third round draft selection in the 2005 AFL Draft, number 43 overall, from the [East Fremantle football club] in the WAFL.
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Andrew Swallow received a nomination for the NAB Rising Star for his performance against Geelong in Round 17,2006 when he managed 28 possessions and a goal.
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Andrew Swallow played the first 3 games in 2008, before being sent back to the VFL to work on his outside run and spread from the stoppages.
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Andrew Swallow's disposal has notably improved, and he has worked on all aspects of his game to play every game, and is recognised as one of the best tacklers and clearance players in the North Melbourne side, and the AFL.
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On 2 October 2009, Andrew Swallow was awarded the Syd Barker Medal by North Melbourne for being the club's best and fairest player for the year.
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Andrew Swallow had another terrific season in 2010 playing all 22 games for the second consecutive season and finishing just one vote behind Brent Harvey and Brady Rawlings for the Syd Barker Medal.
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Andrew Swallow would be one of four North Melbourne players selected in the 40 man All Australian squad however he missed out on being selected in the final 22.
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In February 2012, Andrew Swallow was announced captain of North Melbourne Football Club replacing Brent Harvey.
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Andrew Swallow was born and raised in Western Australia attending Rehoboth Christian College.