14 Facts About Andy Otten

Andrew Otten was born on 15 February 1989 and is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Andy Otten played junior football for YJFL club Whitehorse Colts, located in Box Hill North.

Andy Otten made his debut in round 12 against eventual premiers Hawthorn, and played one more game for the 2008 season.

Andy Otten won an AFL Rising Star nomination in round 9 for his performance against Carlton, in which he collected 23 possessions and kicked a goal, and at the end of the season was voted the runner-up in the ward to Daniel Rich.

Andy Otten scored three votes in the 2009 Brownlow Medal count.

Andy Otten returned successfully in 2011, playing 15 games in defence and in the midfield.

Andy Otten re-established himself in the side in 2013, playing every game and spending time up forward, where he kicked 15 goals, and in the ruck as well as his usual defence position.

Andy Otten was rewarded with the Coach's Award for his willingness to fill any role in the team as needed, and finished in the top five in the Malcolm Blight Medal for the club's best and fairest player.

Andy Otten signed a new two-year deal with the Crows at the end of the season.

Andy Otten made his return in Adelaide's SANFL reserves side in July 2015.

Andy Otten played out the year there, often featuring in the side's best players.

Andy Otten returned to AFL football for the first time in 960 days in Round 1,2017 against Greater Western Sydney.

Andy Otten moved to the Collingwood Football Club in 2022, becoming an assistant and development coach in the club's VFL program.

Ahead of the 2025 season, Andy Otten was appointed head coach of Collingwood's VFL team, taking over from former Collingwood player Josh Fraser.